Registered Nurse (Pain Management)

Summary The Pain Management Registered Nurse (RN) identifies gaps in knowledge or care delivery within the pain management team and initiatives interprofessional education and quality improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes. They are responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. 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 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: 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 Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit Physical Requirements: Please refer to VA Handbook 5019. Duties Boise - Idaho blends urban sophistication with outdoor thrills Take a stroll through Downtown Boise & Old Boise - where history meets modern design - or the Boise River Greenbelt The city offers a vibrant and diverse dining and night life scene - Visit Boise's food guide - and is home to Boise State University's Bronco Stadium Boise is a Kid friendly and Pet friendly destination For more adventure head to Bogus Basin Ski Resort & Boise Foothills - or to the world-famous Sun Valley or scenic McCall The Boise VA Healthcare System provides health care services at 6 locations in Idaho and eastern Oregon Facilities include our Boise VA Medical Center and 5 community-based outpatient clinics in Caldwell - Mountain Home - Salmon - and Twin Falls - Idaho - and Hines - Oregon To learn more about the services each location offers - visit the VA Boise health services page The Pain Management Registered Nurse (RN) identifies gaps in knowledge or care delivery within the pain management team and initiatives interprofessional education and quality improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes Duties include - but not limited to: Develops audits and/or research activities to improve evidence-based standards of care Advocates for a Whole Health model of care and treatment of patients with pain and provides leadership to clinical support staff in advocating for patients' care and rights beyond immediate care needs Contributes to facility‑wide quality improvement and mentorship activities Provides education to nurses and other healthcare professionals on pain theory and nursing care of patientswith acute and persistent pain outside of the inpatient setting locally - regionally - and nationally Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level Program is defined as a substantial coordinated group of activities impacting patients and/or employees Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self‑management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines Influencescareoutcomesbycollaboratingwithmembersoftheinterdisciplinaryteam VAoffersacomprehensivetotalrewardspackage:VANurseTotalRewardsPay:Competitivesalary-regularsalaryincreases-potentialforperformanceawardsPaidTimeOff:50daysofpaidtimeoffperyear(26daysofannualleave-13daysofsickleave-11paidFederalholidaysperyear)Retirement:Traditionalfederalpension(5yearsvesting)andfederal401Kwithupto5%incontributionsbyVAInsurance:Federalhealth/vision/dental/termlife/long-termcare(manyfederalinsuranceprogramscanbecarriedintoretirement)Licensure:1fullandunrestrictedlicensefromanyUSStateorterritoryWorkSchedule:Monday-Friday-7:30am-4:00pmPSTTelework:NotAvailableVirtual:Thisisnotavirtualposition Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:NotAuthorized PermanentChangeofStation(PCS):NotAuthorized #J-18808-Ljbffr