Nurse/Ambulatory Care in Home Telehealth

Summary

One vacancy is available in the Nursing - Ambulatory Care Department of the Fort Rucker - Alabama Clinic for a Registered Nurse.

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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13014482

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 https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/

Physical Requirements: The Registered Nurse's work may require encounters and care for unpredictable verbally and physically aggressive patients

Completion - certification - and performance of Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) Parts 1 - 2 - and 3 courses annually is a requirement for direct patient care (Part 3 only applicable in areas deemed high risk)

This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity

This position may require potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing

The Registered Nurse 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 Registered Nurse may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders

The incumbent who provides care in home settings or other off-site locations may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles.

Duties

Major duties: Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care

Administers procedures per established policies and guidelines

Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team

May participate in the systematic evaluation of current practice - development - coordination - and management of the patient care programs

Serves as a consultant for problem resolution

Maintains flexibility with a high degree of interpersonal skills - effective communication - leadership - motivation - self-direction - and ongoing evaluation of activities

Utilizes the nursing process in assessment - planning - implementation - and evaluation of quality and safe care of Veterans evidenced by comprehensive management of patient safety standards and best practices

Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent - evidence-based care to a patient population with oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting

The nurse will assist in directing the provision of nursing education - orientation - competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization

This nurse integrates knowledge - skills - abilities - and judgment and is self-directed in goal setting for managing complex situations

Demonstrates proficiency in decision-making and using the nursing process for complex situations that effect performance outcomes at the point of care

Practice is enhanced through development of collegial relationships

Demonstrates leadership and collaboration by using the group process to solve problems

The focus is on leadership in strategically planning long-term goals for the microsystem (unit - team - or workgroup) that impacts operations or resources

Demonstrates the ability to cope with and manage competing priorities

The nurse demonstrates competence in practice and decision-making - deliberate planning - integrating theoretical concepts - critical thinking skills - and technically skilled practice

Acts as a role model - mentor - and coach to the program's staff

Is a key member of the interdisciplinary team to promote effective and safe care

An addendum is available for specific position duties

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: 0800 - 1630 Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized