Registered Nurse - All Vacancies (Full-Time, Part-Time, and Intermittent)

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for multiple full-time, part-time, and intermittent Registered Nurse vacancies across various departments within Patient Care Nursing Services.

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies arise. This announcement includes opportunities across multiple units and clinics within the VA Northeast Ohio Health Care System, including: Medical and Surgical Intensive Care; Emergency Department; Step-Down/Progressive Care; Telemetry; General Medicine & Surgical (Med-Surg); Operating Room; Pre- and Post-Operative Care; Community Living Center (including Hospice and Short-Term Rehab); Spinal Cord Injury Unit; Inpatient Psychiatry (Geriatric and Acute); Outpatient Mental Health; Continuous Veno-Venous Hemodialysis; Primary Care Clinics; Geriatric Extended Care Units; Community Care; Float Pool; Infusion Clinic; and other Specialty Areas. Please note that this announcement does not include positions at our Community Based Outpatient Clinics.

As a Staff Nurse, you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to ill and injured Veterans. Responsibilities include documenting observations, assessments, and changes in patient condition; collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support positive patient outcomes; and delivering a full range of nursing care to patients with diverse medical or behavioral needs. Staff Nurses are accountable for meeting and maintaining the qualification standards and functional statements associated with their grade level.

We are seeking candidates with strong organizational skills, demonstrated leadership within a patient-centered care model, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, and members of the interdisciplinary team. The incumbent is expected to lead by example in promoting a customer-service culture-treating all individuals with respect and civility-and to actively cultivate partnerships with our customers to develop effective solutions that meet their needs. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid 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) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure

1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Full-time, part-time (unit-specific part-time hours range from 8 to 72 hours per pay period), and intermittent/PRN. Assigned schedules correspond to the specific clinic, and may include days, nights, weekends, rotating shifts, and holidays. Please note that paid time off, retirement benefits, and insurance generally do not apply to PRN/Intermittent employees. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Basic

Requirements

English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U. S. C. 7403(f), 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 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); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program.

Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program. (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 to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD).

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. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification. Grade Determinations: The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade.

The Dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13028955. Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I, Level I Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies. An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional professional nursing required. Nurse I, Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex.

An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required. Nurse I, Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations.

An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I, Level 2; OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I, Level 2; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience; OR a Master's degree in a related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience. Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Master's degree in a related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience; OR a Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience.

Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting. MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Master's degree in related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III. Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees.

Preferred

Experience

Varies by Nursing Service Area Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical

Requirements

The applicant must be able to perform heavy lifting and carrying of 45 pounds or more; pulling, pushing, and reaching above shoulder level; and potentially prolonged periods of walking, standing, kneeling, and repeated bending. Transferring patients and objects may also be required.

U. S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.

This position is subject to random drug testing in accordance with agency policy. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

VA Health Professional Trainees (HPT) who are pending completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected; however, they may not be appointed until all requirements have been fully met. NOTE: VA trainees include SNT, GNT, SNT-STEP, and PBRNR participants. Please have the following documents ready to submit if you are selected for a Registered Nurse position to ensure timely processing: Updated resume Complete job history, including start and end dates (month/year) for each position Work status for each role (Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN) Number of hours worked per pay period for each position (e.g., 40 hrs/week) Most recent proficiency or job performance evaluation with rating, if available Award or recognition documents, if applicable Specialty certifications, if applicable Transcripts…