New Graduate Registered Nurse- Transition to Practice (TTP)

The Registered Nurse delivers Fundamental Knowledge-Based Care to assigned Clients while Developing Technical Skills, Assesses, Plans, Implements, and Evaluates Care based on Age-Specific Components. Assumes responsibility for the Coordination of Care focused on Patient Education, Self-Management, and Customer Satisfaction throughout the Continuum of Care.

This Registered Nurse-Transition to Practice (RN-TTP) Nurse is located in Education Services at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System. Duties include but not limited to; The RN -TTP is an RN who uses the Nursing process and evidence-based practice in collaboration with the patient health care team in developing and providing patient-driven plan of care. Leads the provision of nursing care to patients with complex care needs utilizing the nursing process in alignment with the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice. Works with close supervision, is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and seeks direction from others as needed. Manages workload as assigned, organizes, and completes own assignments in an efficient and appropriate manner. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of interdisciplinary care Pesponsible for collaborating with services internal and external to the VA to facilitate care to effectively meet the needs of the patient. Provides patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention and wellness based on patient's goals. Other duties as assigned 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: Various Tours with Day/Evening Rotation, which may also includes Weekends and Holidays. Rotation to Nights as needed. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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. 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/examination. 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.