Nurse

Summary Registered Nurse - SPS Clinical Quality Liaison serves as a clinical expert in sterile processing, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the nursing process related to the safe handling, processing, and management of Reusable Medical Devices (RMD). Ensures compliance with clinical guidelines, infection control standards, and established policies while supporting education, quality improvement, and customer service initiatives across patient care areas. 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 … (additional grade level descriptions continue) Preferred Experience: Evidence of Belt/Systems Redesign training/experience/certification SNT/GNT/RNTTP completion Professional Governance participation Preceptor/charge nurse experience/training (combination of experience and training is acceptable) Evidence-Based Practice experience/training (combination of experience and training is acceptable) Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit Physical Requirements Position may require potentially long periods of continued heavy lifting of 45 pounds and over, moderate lifting of 15‑44 pounds, heavy carrying of 45 pounds and over, moderate carrying of 15‑44 pounds, light carrying under 15 pounds, straight pulling for 1‑2 hours, pushing for 1 hour, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, walking for 8‑10 hours, standing for 8‑10 hours, repeated bending for 0.5 hours, both legs required, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable at 13 to 16 inches to Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, both eyes required, depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors, ability to distinguish shades of colors, hearing (aid may be permitted), mental and emotional stability, simple grasping for 2‑4 hours, sitting for 8 hours, fine manipulation for 4‑8 hours, twisting for 2 hours. Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent – evidence-based care in the management of complex patient care The Perioperative RN Coordinator in collaboration with the perioperative team and physicians plans, organizes, and directs the services to optimize surgical scheduling and efficiency management Schedules, adjusts, and optimizes the Operating Room (OR) schedule to maximize utilization – including managing block time and releasing unused blocks Coordinates, prioritizes, and sequences cases for multiple surgeons – including managing add‑on or emergency cases Verifies that patients have completed necessary pre‑operative tasks – such as medical clearance – testing – and imaging Reviews schedules in advance to assess – plan – and verify resource needs (equipment – instruments – staffing) Collaborates with surgeons – anesthesia providers – and OR nursing staff to prevent scheduling conflicts Creates and maintains surgeon preference cards (equipment – instrument – room set up – and medication needs) Acts as a liaison with Sterile Processing Service (SPS) and Logistics to ensure instruments and supplies are available Ensures specialized equipment – loaner instrumentation – and implants are ordered and ready for the case Oversees availability and readiness of surgical instruments – supplies – and equipment Tracks usage and assists in cost‑containment initiatives 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 – Friday 07:00 – 15:30 Compressed/Flexible: Not Eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: EDRP Authorized – Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more #J-18808-Ljbffr