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SalaryVA Bedford Healthcare System is seeking Registered Nurses to work in our Community Living Centers (CLCs)
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. Learn more Education Support (va.gov)
Our new sign-on bonus for RNs is $20,000, and includes a two-year commitment to working at VA Bedford.
We currently have openings for Registered Nurses (RNs) in the following services:
o Community Living Center (inpatient, residential, person-centered care, memory care units)
o Long-term care units with psychiatric diagnoses
o Mental Health with substance abuse experience
o Hospice
o Float Pool
Please join us at our upcoming monthly hiring event:
Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Time: 11:00am to 2:00pm
Location: VA Bedford Healthcare System, 200 Springs Road, Bldg 1 lobby, Bedford, Mass, 01730
· On-the-spot interviews
· Job offers, pending positive background checks
· Bring your resume, three references, license info, transcripts, and two forms of ID
Join our team and receive excellent benefits:
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
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
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards
Work Schedule: Full time days with rotation, evenings, and nights, part-time and perdiem.
Community Living Center (CLC) Nurse: Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction. Considers all characteristics of the individual, including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, values, and previous experiences. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in unit/program level quality improvement processes and initiatives as well as customer service programs. Responsibilities also include charge nurse duties, medication administration, documentation and assistance with ADLs.
*** IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ FOR APPLICATION PURPOSES: ***
· A full year of work is considered to be 40 hours of work per week
· All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates
· Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities
· Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment
VA Bedford Healthcare does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- 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 a background/security investigation
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
- 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)
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Personnel
To the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
To apply for RN positions, please email your resume to: Jennifer.Lewis3@va.gov
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem
Pay: $79,079.00 - $156,020.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Psychiatry
Physical setting:
- Hospital
- Long term care
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Differential pay
- Overtime pay
- Retention bonus
- Signing bonus
Supplemental schedule:
- Holidays
- Overtime
Weekly schedule:
- Rotating weekends
Application Question(s):
- You must be a US citizen to apply to this job.
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person
