Staff RN

Registered Nurse Specialty Clinic - EDRP Authorized

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. Program 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.
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Accepting applications
* This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Help
Travel Required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Permanent
* Full-time
* Security clearance
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
* Credentialing
* Financial disclosure
Bargaining unit status
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Collaborates with Team, committees, workgroups and/or projects related to the implementation of Veteran Care
* Demonstrates proper hand hygiene prior to and immediately following patient care/contact.
* Ability to locate and abide by the MCP's/MCM's, policies and standard of processes to foster a High Reliability Organization.
* Assist the provider with gathering data, chart reviews and documents appropriately.
* Gets specialty clinic ready for provider and patients by obtaining current clinic appointment list, ensuring supplies and equipment are readily available, lab and diagnostic test are ordered, lab and diagnostic results pertaining to the specialty clinic appointment are available for provider
* Assist with educational programs to reflect learner needs/outcomes, health care trends, research, and changes in the healthcare environment.
* Follows current policy and procedure regarding patient with positive screenings of Suicidal ideation/ Homicidal ideation, PTSD/Depression, positive Audit-C (alcohol screening). Gathers data, notifies and documents increased signs of confusion, agitation, and unsafe behavior. Has the ability to recognize abnormal vital signs, notifies provider and documents accordingly to policy and procedure guidelines.
* Participates and ensures a "time-out" is performed prior to procedures and documents accordingly with all required information.
* Demonstrates safe administration of injections, including review of chart for clear/correct orders and instructions, appropriate patient teaching, location of necessary equipment-such as, but not limited to AED, supplies and appropriate scheduling of veteran for return appointment.
* Adhere to Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) directives and responsibilities thereof and able to locate unit specific procedures, competencies and manufacture recommendations. Locates and reviews One Source Documents, RME SharePoint and RME library on the intranet.
* Documents Temperature & Humidity where High Level of Disinfectant (HDL) RME from SPS is utilized and stored and adheres to the policy to complete if out of range
* Completes and documents D-Stix notes appropriately and timely.
* Locates and reviews Handling of Specimen Policy. Properly adheres to the handling of specimens which includes properly procuring, labeling, documenting appropriately.
* Establishes a climate for collaboration in the implementation of organizational initiatives.
* Participates in daily unit team huddles and monthly unit staff meetings.
* Notifies supervisor and completes the "SBAR-Hand Off Communication" form with admissions from Specialty clinics to hospital.
* Ensures a safe environment, identifies health/safety risk, and takes appropriate and immediate steps to alleviate the risk.
* Assist with covering Telehealth clinics scheduled for the day
* Manage required screenings and complete clinical reminders, documentation, scheduling, and address opening and closing the encounter required prior to the actual Telehealth Visit and/or scheduled Face 2 Face visit.
* Assist the specialty care provider with the Veteran physical exam as needed
* Provide Veteran education, documentation and assistance with workload capture required for completion of the visit, per scope of practice
* Communicate with the Facility Telehealth Coordinator (FTC to work out any process issues, equipment needs/problems, data collection, and any other logistical issues
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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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. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
* Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
* 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 Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
English Language Proficiency. 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. (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., 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.)
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: 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. 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. *The ability to multi-task and document utilizing computers or laptop work stations.
* Makes caring for the veteran and their family his/her priority while in the work setting along with demonstrating customer service principles in all aspects of work.
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), or Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) must be fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission On Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
If your school was accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation, but is no longer listed on the websites, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Your application, resume, C.V., NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following five dimensions of nursing: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence/Based Practice/Research. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel.
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