RN Outpatient Surgery Clinics

Summary The RN in Outpatient Surgery Clinics is responsible for direct patient care: administering medications and treatments as prescribed, assisting with procedures, monitoring patient progress, coordinating care between departments, and educating patients on their care plans, medication profiles, and pre-surgery clearance. Qualifications Basic Requirements: 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: 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 the 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 a 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 than an 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. 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: Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I: Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies. Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level II: Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex needs. Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level III: Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning, self-directed goal setting for managing complex client situations. Nurse I - Level I: An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required. Nurse I - Level II: 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: 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 - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting. 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 and no 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 a 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 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. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds. 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 may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Duties Duties to include but not limited to the following: 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. 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: Monday thru Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Telework: Not Available; Virtual: This is not a virtual position; Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized; Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. #J-18808-Ljbffr