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Summary

The Nurse Recruiter provides leadership in delivering and improving the processes of recruitment - onboarding - and retention of the nursing workforce. The Nurse Recruiter uses their leadership and expertise of nursing practice - clinical knowledge - and data to assess - plan - coordinate - implement and evaluate recruitment and retention efforts of nursing staff.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12869490. 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 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 III Executes 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: BSN required - MSN preferred A minimum of four (4) years of nursing practice Minimum 1 year experience with proficiency/resume development Leadership experience Proficient use of Microsoft programs (Word - Excel - SharePoint - Etc.) Nurse Recruiter/Human Resources experience Informatics experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: See VA Handbook 5005 - Part III - Chapter 2 - paragraph 7 - and VA Handbook 5019 - Occupational Health Services. All applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the duties of the position. Must be able to lift (30 lbs. - or more); twisting and/or bending - standing and/or walking almost constantly during the course of the day.

Duties

• The Nurse Recruiter serves as the key member in delivering and improving the processes of recruitment - onboarding - and retention of Registered Nurses (RNs)
• The Nurse Recruiter duties consist of but are not limited to: Leads and organizes the provision of complex recruitment and retention needs utilizing the nursing process in alignment with recruitment and retention standards of practice at the program/service level or beyond
• Applies clinical knowledge/judgment to lead in planning - decision-making - and evaluating data outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting
• Applies nursing recruitment and retention expertise to lead improvement - with demonstrated outcomes within facility - VISN and national settings
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to implement nurse recruitment and retention plans
• Utilizes expert knowledge of qualification standards and clinical experience to align nursing workforce candidates with appropriate positions
• Serves as a liaison by using expert clinical knowledge to facilitate candidate experience and engagement throughout the onboarding process
• Executes position responsibilities that demonstrates leadership - experience - and creative approaches to management of complex patient care
• Leads and organizes delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice - including access to care and discharge planning
• Uses advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to promote staff involvement in planning - decision-making - and evaluating outcomes
• Functions as an expert in clinical practice and/or areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities
• Systematically evaluates current practice - and formulating outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within an area of expertise
• Guides - develops - and supports staff from a leadership perspective
• Using professional standards of care - scientific evidence - and practice to evaluate programs and/or service activities
• Works and collaborates closely with Human Resources regarding position needs
• 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 - 8:00am to 4:30pm (hours may change based on needs of the service)
• Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized to highly qualified candidates
• Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards