Nurse

Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information

• refer to Required Documents below. This job will close when we have received 50 applications
• which may be sooner than the closing date.

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:

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

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Note:

Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees

Reference:

VA Regulations

• specifically VA Handbook 5005
• Part II
• Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard This can be found in the local

Human Resources Office 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 Transferring patients and objects may be required The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to wear 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 This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. Duties The RN
• Emergency Department (ED) will work in Inpatient Care Services and assume responsibility for coordinating 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 The 2-page limit does not apply to this position See additional details for more information Major duties and responsibilities include
• but are not limited to: Accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care Must be able to care for patients with varying acuity levels in a high-demand
• fast-paced environment Must be able to provide competent care to all patients seeking treatment in the emergency department by utilizing clinical education
• critical thinking
• and professional experience to deliver timely
• safe
• and effective care This includes the ability to respond to life-threatening conditions
• prioritize rapidly changing patient needs
• and implement evidence-based interventions to support optimal patient outcomes Assesses
• plans
• implements
• and evaluates care based on age-specific components 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 Must be able to communicate effectively with individuals of various education levels and backgrounds by using clear
• professional
• and respectful communication strategies Works cooperatively as a member of a team in all assignments Participates in unit/program level quality improvement processes and initiatives
• as well as customer service programs Must be able to successfully complete Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) levels I
• II•III•and IV as an RN•ED Must have Basic Life Support (BLS)•Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)•and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) prior to working on the floor Resources are available to assist with obtaining certification through the RQI American Heart Association National Stroke Institute Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification is also required within six months of hire as an RN•ED Must be able to wear a powered air-purifying type respirator (PAPR) and Level C Personal Protective Equipment as an RN•ED

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum 3 To 5 years of RN experience in an Emergency Department within the last five years Prior ED triage experience

• including ESI or similar triage acuity systems Familiarity with stroke/STEM I protocols and time sensitive emergency pathways Demonstrated ability to manage multiple patients simultaneously and prioritize effectively Knowledge of EMT ALA regulations and safe patient flow processes Strong communication skills with multidisciplinary teams
• patients
• and families Experience with patient de-escalation and behavioral health crises Certification preferences: ACLS
• PALS
• TNCC
• NIHSS
• CEN Preceptor or charge nurse experience preferred

Work Schedule:

Variable Tour of duty will include the need for flexibility to meet patient and program needs

Compressed/Flexible:

Available Telework:

Not Available Virtual:

This is not a virtual position

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive:

No FS#: 10214-F

• 10215-F
• 10216-F
• 10217-F
• 10218-F

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