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Medica Talent Group is excited to share this TEMP opportunity with you! Our client, a reputable community-based health care organization in Orange County is seeking a Temp RN to join their growing team!

Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for conducting intake, triage screenings, and assessments for the juvenile department. The ideal candidate will perform nursing duties in a correctional facility, or 24-hour mental health care setting in an environment involving stress, potential risks, and critical or unexpected situations

Responsibilities:

- Performs comprehensive and focused physical assessment relative to presenting complaints including examination for injuries, acute and chronic illness, drug and/or alcohol withdrawal, and mental health status.

- Takes a complete patient history consisting of inquiry about the complaint, history of present physical or mental illness, past medical history, and family and social history. Refers to higher level of care as necessary.

- Determines appropriate case management, and initiates treatments and requests for commonly performed laboratory studies according to the standardized procedure.

- Conducts adult patient sick call.

- Administers treatment, drugs, and medicines as prescribed by physicians or standing protocol for basic and emergent medical and/or mental health conditions. This may include dressing wounds and injuries, venipuncture, performing suture removal; or may perform invasive procedures such as urinary catheter insertion, IV insertion, maintenance, and care of indwelling catheters, or oxygen administration.

- Maintains accurate and concise patient documentation in the Electronic Health Record or paper charts; records, observes, identifies, interprets, documents, and reports changes in patient's condition; reviews patient records to keep informed of patient's health status.

- Obtains lab specimens (e.g., blood, urine, stool, nasopharyngeal, etc.).

- Responds to medical or psychiatric emergencies throughout the facility and takes appropriate action within standardized procedures and guidelines. Performs Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

- Performs discharge planning as is appropriate. Reviews and completes appropriate discharge documentation.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of:

- Nursing care of patients with complex physical disorders, mental disorders, and those patients involved in substance abuse, and detoxification protocols

- Interpret physical assessment findings

- Provide evaluation and treatment based on standardized nursing procedures and nursing care principles

- Provide acute care in critical trauma situations

- May require knowledge of nursing care for specialized populations (e.g., pregnant patients, both routine and high-risk youth, etc.)

- Current trends, concepts, procedures, and equipment relative to professional nursing practice

- Preventive health and infection control practices

- Effective interviewing techniques

- Medical or psychiatric emergency procedures

- Health care problems encountered in a correctional facility, or 24-hour mental health care facility

- Sociological, psychological, and physical factors involved in psychiatric nursing may be required for certain assignments in Correctional Health Services or 24-hour mental health care facilities

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations to protect the privacy and security of patient Protected Health Information (PHI)

The ideal candidate will have the ability to:

- Apply basic nursing care principles and procedures in the treatment of patients with physical or mental disorders; determine what can be treated in the facility and what needs to be referred to higher level of care

- Respond to medical or psychiatric emergencies with appropriate intervention within standardized procedures and guidelines

- Gather information quickly, synthesizes data, analyze situations accurately, and take effective action

- Work effectively with individuals and families to assist them in satisfactory solutions for medical or behavioral health problems

- Utilize Electronic Health Records, as well as general computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other health personnel, security personnel, patients, and the public

- Provide professional nursing care to community standards

- Provide appropriate, competent, and compassionate patient care without judgment regarding any criminal conduct/immigration status

Pay: $65 per hour

Schedule: Evening shift (2:30pm-11pm) and alternating weekends

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Are you passionate about serving seniors? Do you want to be part of team that strives to create experiences that celebrate our seniors?

Clearwater Newport Beach is a premier luxury senior living community in Newport Beach and is looking for a Health Service Director (RN or LPN) to join the team!

Clearwater Living associates enjoy great benefits:

• Excellent benefits
• 401(k) contributions
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave
• Exciting opportunities to grow
• Dynamic and fast paced environment
• Culture of people first and service always

The Health Services Director (LPN) will be an experienced, dynamic leader, with superb communication skills and a passion to serve. The Health Services Director serves as a liaison with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations and other health related service agencies to provide quality care to our assisted living residents. Additionally, this role is responsible for hiring, training and managing a staff that is capable of providing superior care, while maintaining the physical and emotional health of residents, and in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

Pay Range: $90,000-$95,000/year

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate the potential assisted living resident assessment program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and community policies and procedures that govern resident assessment including:
  • Ensure that an initial assisted living resident assessment is completed prior to each residents move-in date and a comprehensive care plan is completed upon move-in
• Conduct routinely scheduled re-assessments on each assisted living resident, and change of condition assessments as needed to:
  • Ensure each assisted living resident is receiving the best possible care and programs to meet their individual needs
  • Conduct interviews and observations of the assisted living residents on a continual basis
  • Alert Executive Director, family members and others (as necessary) of any changes in the physical or emotional health of the assisted living resident, and the departments ability to meet those needs
• Ensure continuity of the assisted living residents total care regimen by developing methods for the coordination of nursing services with other resident services (20%)
  • Work closely with all departments in the community to ensure assisted living residents are receiving all available services to enhance their quality of life
  • Act as a resource and care manager for the assisted living residents and their families
  • Ensure that the calendar is made and followed monthly to ensure that our assisted living residents are engaged in meaningful activities daily
• Recruit, interview, hire, manage, schedule, motivate, evaluate and supervise department staff in accordance with community policies, procedures and established budgets
• Perform all administrative duties accurately and timely including team member evaluations, necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, surveys, resident records, assessments, care profiles, etc.
• Coordinate prescription orders with doctors offices, as well as pharmacy delivery of medications
• Responsible for the overall safety and health of all assisted living residents
• Aid in the community marketing efforts through positive interactions, acting as a liaison between the community, and families/outside health service providers
• Manage the department within the budgetary guidelines, track inventory, and order supplies as needed
• Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately
• Comply with Clearwater Living standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient community operations
• Represent the Clearwater Living principles and core values on a daily basis
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or required

Qualifications

• Minimum five to seven years of experience in senior living, healthcare, or related industry
• Completion of required specialized Nursing coursework for certification or certification as an RN, LPN or LVN
• Minimum two to three years of supervisory experience to include training and supervising staff and developing and managing a budget
• First Aid/CPR/BLS Certification required
• Background clearances as required by government regulations
• Must meet health requirements, including TB

Clearwater Living is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Are you passionate about serving seniors? Do you want to be part of team that strives to create experiences that celebrate our seniors?

Clearwater Newport Beach is a premier luxury senior living community in Newport Beach and is looking for a Health Service Director (RN or LPN) to join the team!

Clearwater Living associates enjoy great benefits:

• Excellent benefits
• 401(k) contributions
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave
• Exciting opportunities to grow
• Dynamic and fast paced environment
• Culture of people first and service always

• Conduct and coordinate the potential assisted living resident assessment program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and community policies and procedures that govern resident assessment including:
  • Ensure that an initial assisted living resident assessment is completed prior to each resident's move-in date and a comprehensive care plan is completed upon move-in
• Conduct routinely scheduled re-assessments on each assisted living resident, and change of condition assessments as needed to:
  • Ensure each assisted living resident is receiving the best possible care and programs to meet their individual needs
  • Conduct interviews and observations of the assisted living residents on a continual basis
  • Alert Executive Director, family members and others (as necessary) of any changes in the physical or emotional health of the assisted living resident, and the department's ability to meet those needs
• Ensure continuity of the assisted living residents' total care regimen by developing methods for the coordination of nursing services with other resident services (20%)
  • Work closely with all departments in the community to ensure assisted living residents are receiving all available services to enhance their quality of life
  • Act as a resource and care manager for the assisted living residents and their families
  • Ensure that the calendar is made and followed monthly to ensure that our assisted living residents are engaged in meaningful activities daily
• Recruit, interview, hire, manage, schedule, motivate, evaluate and supervise department staff in accordance with community policies, procedures and established budgets
• Perform all administrative duties accurately and timely including team member evaluations, necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, surveys, resident records, assessments, care profiles, etc.
• Coordinate prescription orders with doctors' offices, as well as pharmacy delivery of medications
• Responsible for the overall safety and health of all assisted living residents
• Aid in the community marketing efforts through positive interactions, acting as a liaison between the community, and families/outside health service providers
• Manage the department within the budgetary guidelines, track inventory, and order supplies as needed
• Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately
• Comply with Clearwater Living standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient community operations
• Represent the Clearwater Living principles and core values on a daily basis
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or required

• Minimum five to seven years of experience in senior living, healthcare, or related industry
• Completion of required specialized Nursing coursework for certification or certification as an RN, LPN or LVN
• Minimum two to three years of supervisory experience to include training and supervising staff and developing and managing a budget
• First Aid/CPR/BLS Certification required
• Background clearances as required by government regulations
• Must meet health requirements, including TB

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

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Education:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.

• Board certification in a primary care specialty (e.g., Internal Medicine, Family Medicine) or relevant sub-specialty.

• Active, unrestricted medical license in the state(s) of practice.

Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in clinical operations, population health, or value-based care environments.

• Demonstrated success in managing Medicare Advantage or other risk-based contracts.

• Proven history of leading large multidisciplinary teams in care management, utilization management, and quality improvement.

• Proven history in population health management, risk adjustment, and quality measurement (HEDIS, CMS Stars).

• Experience managing utilization management, credentialing, authorization processes, and concurrent review in a plan or health system context.

• Experience collaborating with payors, provider networks, and health plan leadership.

Knowledge:

• In-depth understanding of CMS Stars, HEDIS, and regulatory requirements for Medicare Advantage and commercial plans.

• Expertise in risk-adjustment methodologies and clinical documentation accuracy.

• Familiarity with data analytics platforms and machine-learning inputs for clinical decision support.

• Comprehensive knowledge of care management models, including complex and chronic disease management.

• Strong grasp of transitions-of-care coordination best practices.

• Proficiency in utilization management processes: authorizations, concurrent review, and medical necessity criteria.

• Thorough understanding of credentialing standards and compliance requirements.

• Awareness of palliative care principles and program implementation.

• Deep experience in leading and scaling multidisciplinary teams across clinical, operational, and administrative domains to achieve strategic outcomes.

Skills:

• Strategic leadership with the ability to align clinical operations with organizational goals in a value-based care environment.

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to build trust with providers, payors, and cross-functional teams.

• Data-driven decision-making, with fluency in interpreting clinical, financial, and quality performance metrics.

• Change management expertise in leading large-scale care transformation initiatives across complex health systems.

• Strong negotiation and influence skills in both internal and external stakeholder environments.

• Technological acumen in leveraging EMRs, population health platforms, and clinical decision support tools.

• Effective leadership and talent development, including mentoring, coaching, and aligning large multidisciplinary teams to drive clinical and financial outcomes.

• Operational excellence in implementing scalable care management, utilization management, and quality improvement programs that demonstrate measurable results.

The primary office location of this position will be in Sacramento or Emeryville, California.

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Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidates experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

The Registered Nurse (RN) Assistant Nurse Manager is assigned to the Mental Health Service Line at the Long Beach VA Healthcare System in the Inpatient Mental Health Services for the Acute Adult Psych Unit, Step-Down/Recovery Psych Unit and Acute Geropsychiatry Unit. Responsibilities include designated first-line supervisory authority, responsibility, and accountability for the 24/7 operations of the unit, ensuring that subordinate personnel provide timely nursing care which complies with generally accepted standards of clinical practice. This includes the authority to accept, amend, or reject the work of subordinates. Has continuing responsibility for all the following functions: (1) planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work; (2) assigning work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of subordinates; (3) evaluating the performance of subordinates; (4) making recommendations for appointments, advancements or reassignments of subordinates; (5) giving advice, counsel, or instruction to subordinate personnel on work and administrative matters; (6) hearing and resolving complaints of subordinates and referring more serious complaints not resolved to higher level supervisors; (7) recommending and/or taking disciplinary action where appropriate; (8) identifying developmental and training needs of subordinates and providing or making provision for such development and training; (9) duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager. Deputy Chief Nurse for Mental Health and/or the Chiefs of Mental Health Care Group. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: performance improvement, customer service/patient satisfaction, patient and employee safety, interviewing applicants, employee relations, standards of care and practice, the work environment, and accreditation and regulatory standards. Actively develops and manages collaborative partnerships with physicians and other clinicians. Responsible for staffing their units on a continual basis (24/7), validating the daily patient classifications, and working with other Nurse Managers to identify and share resources. Responsible for time scheduling of the unit, coaches staff, deals with employee conduct and performance issues, completes recurring reports and performance evaluations in a timely manner. Participates on service and medical center committees and task forces to improve nursing practice and patient care. Identifies educational needs of staff and ensures that these needs are addressed. Has an integral role in supporting and facilitating student nurse clinical experiences, as well as orienting new Nurse Managers. Works in partnership with the union and adheres to EEO principles. In the absence of a Nurse Manager, a cross-covering Nurse Manager will be designated to handle administrative and clinical issues, such as staffing coverage, granting leave, and patient and/or staff issues.

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, 0730-1600

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements 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 12/31/1959.

You may be required to serve a probationary period.

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.

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 examination.

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

Qualifications

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 than 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.

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 experience 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

SummaryThe Registered Nurse (RN) Assistant Nurse Manager is assigned to the Mental Health Service Line at the Long Beach VA Healthcare System in the Inpatient Mental Health Services for the Acute Adult Psych Unit, Step-Down/Recovery Psych Unit and Acute Geropsychiatry Unit.DutiesHelpDesignated first-line supervisory authority, responsibility, and accountability for the 24/7 operations of the unit, ensuring that subordinate personnel provide timely nursing care which complies with generally accepted standards of clinical practice. This includes the authority to accept, amend, or reject the work of subordinates. Has continuing responsibility for all the following functions:(1) Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work;(2) Assigning work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of subordinates;(3) Evaluating the performance of subordinates;(4) Making recommendations for appointments, advancements or reassignments of subordinates;(5) Giving advice, counsel, or instruction to subordinate personnel on work and administrative matters;(6) Hearing and resolving complaints of subordinates and referring more serious complaints not resolved to higher level supervisors;(7) Recommending and/or taking disciplinary action where appropriate;(8) Identifying developmental and training needs of subordinates and providing or making provision for such development and training;(9) Duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager. Deputy Chief Nurse for Mental Health, and/or the Chiefs of Mental Health Care Group.Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:performance improvement, customer service/patient satisfaction, patient and employee safety, interviewing applicants, employee relations, standards of care and practice, the work environment, and accreditation and regulatory standards. Actively develops and manages collaborative partnerships with physicians and other clinicians. Responsible for•staffing their units on a continual basis (24/7), validating the daily patient classifications, and working with other Nurse Managers to identify and share resources. Responsible for time scheduling of the unit, coaches staff, deals with employee conduct and performance issues, completes recurring reports and performance evaluations in a timely manner. Participates on service and medical center committees and task forces to improve nursing practice and patient care. Identifies educational needs of staff and ensures that these needs are addressed. Has an integral role in supporting and facilitating student nurse clinical experiences, as well as orienting new Nurse Managers. Works in partnership with the union and adheres to EEO principles. In the absence of a Nurse Manager, a cross-covering Nurse Manager will be designated to handle administrative and clinical issues, such as staffing coverage, granting leave, and patient and/or staff issues.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total RewardsPay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awardsPaid 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 VAInsurance: 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 territoryWork Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0730-1600Telework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not AuthorizedRequirementsHelpConditions of employmentU.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 12/31/1959.You may be required to serve a probationary period.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 ( Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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).QualificationsBasic 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: I, Level IDelivers 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 IIDemonstrates 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 IIIDemonstrates 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 IIDemonstrates 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 IIIExecutes 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: Minimum 2-3 years current experience as an Assistant Nurse Manager/Administrative Coordinator and/or Charge Nurse in acute inpatient mental health programs, primarily adult psych. MSN; Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight pulling and pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking and standing up to 8 hours; repeated bending; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; hearing aid permitted.Additional informationThis job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.Expand Hide additional informationCandidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.BenefitsHelpA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.