Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Summary Join our team as a RN in the Emergency Department at the Lexington VA Health Care System. You will be providing care to our Veteran population. You will be responsible for delivering nursing care - influencing positive patient outcomes - and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment - we welcome you to apply and be a part of our mission to provide quality healthcare to those who have served our country. Qualifications 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 Preferred Experience: Preferred 1 year of ED experience Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over) Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over) Straight pulling (up to 8 hours) Pushing (up to 8 hours) Reaching above shoulders Use of fingers both hands required walking (up to 8 hours) standing (up to 8 hours) kneeling (2 to 3 hours) repeated bending (up to 8 hours) both legs required hearing (aid permitted). Duties Join our dynamic team as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Department (ED) at the Lexington VA Health Care System In this vital role - you will be at the forefront of providing exceptional care to our Veteran population You will be responsible for delivering quality nursing care - influencing positive patient outcomes - and collaborating with a dedicated interdisciplinary team If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment - we welcome you to apply and become part of our mission to provide outstanding healthcare to those who have served our country Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process in direct patient care supervision Coordinates care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines Influences care outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration Actively participates in unit/program level quality improvement processes and customer service programs Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties Provides competent - evidence-based care to patients in the ED Delegates and supervises basic nursing care of licensed practical nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel Assists in directing nursing education - orientation - competencies - and quality improvement Provides urgent and emergent care for acute and chronic medical - surgical - and psychiatric conditions Practices emergency nursing independently and collaboratively - including roles as care provider - educator - administrator - researcher - consultant - leader - and advocate Continuously evaluates practice based on best evidence - providing constructive feedback to peers Contributes nursing perspectives to interdisciplinary team discussions for optimal outcomes Supports colleagues by sharing knowledge to ensure safe - quality nursing care Engages in evidence-based-practice culture activities and strategies Assesses patients - prioritizes care using a five-level triage system - and develops individualized care plans Implements care plans - including care coordination - health teaching - and promotion - and adjusts plans as necessary to achieve expected outcomes 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 Pay Scale: NU85 Work Schedule: Rotating 12 hr TOD - Shift determined at hire 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