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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: One (1) year of RN nursing experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) per facility Numbered Memorandum. Interest, flexibility, and experience in all types of nursing. Good interpersonal relationship skills, leadership skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary health care team. Flexible, able to rotate through all tours of duty and able to adjust to ever changing work environment. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs), straight pulling (2 hrs), pushing (4 hrs), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking (4 hrs), standing (4 hrs), kneeling (1 hr), repeated bending (1 hrs), Climbing, use of legs and arms, Use of Computer (8 hrs) , Typing (8 hrs) , Setting (8 hrs) , Phone skills, Knowledge-use of MDS Software, Use of EHR ["The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct resident nursing care and care coordination, as it pertains, to residents and their care within the Community Living Center (CLC). The work is performed in the Community Living Center using Cultural Transformation delivery methods of care at the Mann-Grandstaff VAMC hospital facility in Spokane, Washington. The CLC Registered Nurse is a professional registered nurse (RN) qualified by education and experience to provide professional nursing care to acute and chronically ill Veterans. This opening is working as a Veteran Case Manager (VCM). When functioning as a Veteran Case Manager (VCM) duties may include: In conjunction with the CLC interdisciplinary team coordinates overall care for the resident from admission to discharge. The VCM works closely with the Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) to complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS), develops and updates care plans. May fill in for the RAC as needed reviewing information transmitted to Austin Texas for MDS and Veteran Equitable Resource Allocation (VERA). Conducts admissions and discharges. Coordination and delivery of care programs such as self-medication and resident teaching. Conducts other duties as assigned by the nurse manager to provide quality care to residents. Direct Patient Care Nurse demonstrates exceptional skills in work planning, observation, dependability, and communication. Documents and reports care appropriately. Demonstrates ability to function as charge nurse and be a resource for other staff as needed for unit coverage. The employee sets priorities, organizes and plans the work to meet deadlines, resolves routine problems, and independently performs work in accordance with unit standards, procedures and accepted practices. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives:\nEDRP Authorized: Please contact the VISN 20 EDRP Coordinator Stacy Hermann @ V20CompensationTeam@va.gov with questions.\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Authorized Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases\nPaid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)\nRetirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA\nInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)\nLicensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory"]