The Registered Nurse - TMC/PACT Float reports to the primary care nurse manager. The Registered Nurse - TMC Float demonstrates leadership and mastery of practice in delivering efficient, comprehensive, and continuous patient driven holistic care through active collaboration, communication, and coordination of resources. 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. 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 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's 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 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. 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: The population of male and female veterans served ranges from the adult, age 18, to the elderly adult, age 65 and over. To perform in a fully successful manner, the individual must have the physical ability to perform job-related duties which require lifting, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, or pulling without assistance from another patient care provider or significant other. This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. ["The Registered Nurse - TMC/PACT Float: Utilizes the nursing process and evidence-based practice to collaborate with the Teamlet in developing the patient-driven holistic care plan for life. Possesses responsibility for collaborating with services internal and external to the VA to facilitate care transition in order to effectively meet the patient's needs. Provides patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, and wellness based on the patient's goals. Demonstrates leadership by serving as an advocate for patients and a team player to colleagues as he/she continues to enhance his/her own professional growth, as well as the team's, through development and practice. Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge in assessing planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating care for a designated group of patients across the continuum of care. Triages and applies a collaborative team approach In identifying, analyzing, and resolving patient care problems while adhering to medical center and nursing policy. Monitors and evaluates patient response to therapy based on nursing practice standards, Including monitoring lab results and other clinical data. Collaborates with patients to assess and identify needs, issue care goals, and resources in critical factors for achieving desired outcomes for discharge, post hospital recovery, and health maintenance/wellness. Maintains current knowledge of multidisciplinary resources, programs, and services referring patients for community resources as appropriate. Utilizes approved protocols and guidelines to facilitate autonomy in providing care; autonomy to include, but not limited to: assessing, ordering, and treating triaged patients experiencing acute symptoms within the primary care setting and achieving the set standard for clinic utilization. Demonstrates ability to collaborate with all levels of services and disciplines. Advocates fiscal responsibility through monitoring utilization of resources. Provides care while respecting the patient's personal values, culture, and belief systems. Maintains privacy and confidentiality of all patient information, including electronic, print, and conversations. Serves as a resource for patient and family rights, responsibilities, and decision making Information and processes. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay Schedule: NF96\nWork Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8A-5P or 730A-4P\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]