Registered Nurse - Long Term Care

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Apply Registered Nurse - Long Term Care Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration VA Finger Lakes Health Care System Bath Location Apply Print Save

Summary This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply

Summary The RN displays knowledge and ability in providing a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. The RN serves as a responsible member of the nursing team and interacts with patients, family members, professional, and supportive personnel who provide patient care and with members of other services.

Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02202026 to 09302026 Salary 76263 to - 133771 per year Pay scale & grade GS 00 Location Many vacancies in the following location Bath NY Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential 3 Job family Series 0610 Nurse Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CBTE-12893743-26-JC Control number 858368600

Duties Help DUTIES MAY INCLUDE HOWEVER ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING

1. Delivers safe care to assigned patients while developing technical competencies. 1.1. Safely and effectively uses patient care equipment. 1.2. Correctly and safely performs nursing procedures. 1.3. Recognizes overt abnormal signs and symptoms and/or changes in patients condition and responds appropriately. 1.4. Implements physicians/providers orders in a timely and complete manner. 1.5. Implements nursing interventions/orders in a timely and complete manner. 1.6. Requests assistance from co-workers when needed knows when to ask for help. 1.7. Identifies patients exhibiting disruptive threatening & violent behavior or suicidal DTV behavior and initiates appropriate interventions.
2. Formulates a plan of care based on nursing assessments using the nursing process based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice. 2.1. Completes initial assessment of patient condition and response to treatment and initiates follow-up as needed. 2.2. Includes the patient and family/significant other in developing the initial plan of care and establishing goals. 2.3. Updates plan of care with assistance as needed. 2.4. Assesses patients learning needs learning preference and readiness to learn. 2.5. Develops and implements a plan in conjunction with the patient/family to meet learning needs and involvement in basic health teaching and discharge planning.
3. Documents the nursing process. 3.1. Documentation is consistent, accurate, concise, and timely. 3.2. Evaluates and documents patient response to interventions and progress towards attainment of goals and expected outcomes. 3.3. Revises plan of care according to evaluations of patients responses and outcomes. 3.4. Uses the Computerized Patient Record System CPRS and the Bar Coded Medication Administration BCMA software per policy. 3.5. Completes all assigned clinical reminders in a timely manner.
4. Demonstrates grade-appropriate and consistent critical thinking skills. 4.1. The nurse can recognize the patient has a problem. 4.2. The nurse can manage the problem safely and effectively recognizing his/her scope of practice. 4.3. The nurse has a relative sense of urgency. 4.4. The nurse takes the right action for the right reason del Bueno. 4.5. The nurse responds and intervenes appropriately to emergency situations
5. Role-specific Competency Checklist is complete and is rated competent in all measured areas.
6. Progressively assuming responsibilities as assigned seeking assistance as necessary under the close supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee.
7. Adheres to established policies, standards of care, and standards or practice.
8. Practices within Scope of Practice based upon state licensure.

Requirements Help Conditions of employment 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. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12311959. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms 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, drivers 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 examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP.

How you will be evaluated Help You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application resume/CV and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE Candidates education scope and length of nursing practice experience will be considered in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following five dimensions of nursing Practice Veteran-Patient Driven Care Leadership Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice-Research. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps and other organizations e.g. professional philanthropic religions spiritual community student social. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate e.g. on resume or during interview or hiring process gain additional knowledge regarding a candidates abilities and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA career development services for our existing Veterans and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Required documents Help To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes Resume Special Note for Applications To complete your application please use the following link http://www.usajobs.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted Resume document upload field. Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the Other document upload field. The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Cover Letter DD-214 Statement of Service Disability Letter VALicense Professional Certification Proof of Enrollment Resume SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Veterans Preference Note Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt TP 10pt CPCPSXP or for Sole Survivor Preference SSP in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214s which shows dates and character of service honorable general etc.. If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service character of service honorable general etc. and dates of impending separation. Additionally disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans Preference please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans Preference.

How to Apply Help All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on 09302026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usajobs.gov/ViewQuestionnaire