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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. 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: Home care experience ICU experience 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. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. 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: Moderate lifting (15-44 lbs), moderate carrying (15-44 lbs),use of fingers, both hands required, walking (1-2 hrs), standing (2 hrs), specific visual requirement (see computer screen), hearing (aid permitted), driving a vehicle. ["The incumbent practices as an RN in Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) at the Alaska VA providing nursing care in the home to a culturally diverse Veteran population with complex, chronic, and disabling conditions. Duties include but not limited to: Manages a primary caseload working independently to direct patient care in the home environment. Performs comprehensive case management providing initial and ongoing assessment of unique nursing needs of the patient and caregiver documenting and reporting any significant changes in the Veteran's medical condition to the provider. Collaborates with HBPC interdisciplinary team members in the development and implementation of individualized care plans. The HBPC RN monitors, coordinates, and reports on outcomes and plan progress. Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic patient centered care utilizing collaborative strategies with patients, family members/significant others and members of the interdisciplinary team. Uses the nursing process to provide nursing care to patients with complex care needs, focusing on patient centered goals, and assuming responsibility and accountability for nursing action. Administers prescribed therapies and medications using appropriate judgment and established policies/procedures. Evaluates patient's response to treatment, anticipates patient care needs and initiates appropriate changes to plan of care. Demonstrates ability to address and analyze complex, difficult and intractable problems and implement effective and innovative solutions. Documents patient findings, assessment and care provided in a timely manner. Assesses patient's learning needs, develops and implements an individualized patient centered plan to address patient care goals, and instructs patients and families. Evaluates and modifies approach based on knowledge of human behavior, motivations and patient responses to situation. Provides age-specific care for adults {18-75) and geriatric (over 75) patients including the following elements of care related to the aging process: promoting independence; encouraging self-care; involving family and/or designated caregiver with care; providing necessary safety measures; and assisting patient to cope with and/or compensate for changes affecting mobility, balance, losses, cognition, eyesight, hearing, skin, bones and thermoregulation. Assesses age-specific care requirements and develops an appropriate plan of care which incorporates age­ specific needs. Conducts self in manner that demonstrates adherence to standards of professional practice and patient care. Engages HBPC team in identifying, analyzing and resolving patient care problems. Demonstrates knowledge of types and scope of patient resources available through the VA and community based programs. Plans patient care for maximum productivity, efficiency and positive outcomes. Assesses ongoing workload management, delegating and adjusting work responsibilities to meet needs of the patient and HBPC Program. Identifies current and potential safety issues and takes actions to prevent adverse events. 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: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Telework: Available per supervisor approval Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact Stacy Hermann @ V20CompenstationTeam@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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