Registered Nurse - Transition to Practice Program Resident

The Registered Nurse Transition to Practice (RNTTP) Resident program supports the new graduate nurse's growth toward increased independence and professional competency. New graduates enter the program with foundational knowledge and developing critical-thinking abilities. The RNTTP Resident participates in this role over a 12-month period.

The Registered Nurse Transition to Practice (RNTTP) Resident focuses on developing clinical competence and increasing independence throughout the 12-month program. New graduate nurses apply foundational knowledge and begin strengthening critical thinking skills under guided practice. This position is based at John Cochran Medical Center, with occasional travel to other VA Saint Louis Health Care System sites. Duties include, but are not limited to: Providing fundamental, knowledge-based nursing care while developing technical proficiency. Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate patient care. Coordinating care with emphasis on patient education, self-management, and satisfaction. Administering medications and procedures in accordance with established policies. Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes. Applying the nursing process with supervision, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Supporting Veteran-centered care, patient experience, and safety initiatives. Communicating and collaborating effectively as part of the interprofessional team. Utilizing educational resources and self-evaluation to support professional growth. Demonstrating awareness of evidence-based practice to improve care quality and resource use. Interacting with Veterans, families, visitors, and staff in a courteous and respectful manner. Actively participating in all RN Transition to Practice Program learning activities. Preferred Experience: Recent nursing graduate with less than one year of professional RN experience, or a nursing student expecting to graduate within the next year. 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: Tour of duty will vary throughout the program and may include weekdays, weekends, and rotating shifts. Scheduling is subject to change based on the needs of the healthcare system. 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. 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.