Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Care
Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Coordinates care for ambulatory clinic patients. Assists the Care Provider in selected procedures and performs diagnostic testing, i.e. EKG, phlebotomy, wound care to patients and provides direct care to patients in emergencies Functions as a leader of the nursing care team when assigned, directing and guiding the LVNs and other nursing staff Assesses patient's needs and conditions and recommends appropriate dispositions based on assessment Initiates appropriate nursing interventions and communication with other team members Provides patient education on an individual or group basis Participates actively in the Performance Improvement activities of Ambulatory Care, and in development of policies and procedures Assures detailed, current and comprehensive documentation is contained in the patient medical record and other pertinent records Participates and supports research projects directed toward improving patient care and staff development Provides a safe and healthful physical environment for patients and personnel by interpreting and applying organizational goals and national standards Assures continuing improvement of service to patients, including implementation of an effective customer service program Ensures compliance with all patient rights and regulatory agency standards Collaborates with the other health care professionals in providing continuity of services for specific health issues Improves continuity of professional relationships among the health care team as they collaborate on behalf of patients Other related duties as assigned Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, Day shift. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/06/2020. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred
Experience:
BSN preferred At least 2 years acute care experience At least 3 years of recent, successful Registered Nursing practice preferred At least 1 year of experience in a Primary and Ambulatory Care setting preferred Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. 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. Requires potentially longer periods of frequent walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, kneeling, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. Employees must use Safe Patient Handling assistive equipment when moving/transferring patients. May be exposed to second hand smoke. Maybe be exposed to patients with infections or communicable diseases and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations, operative/invasive procedures or other situations where protective clothing is needed.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Coordinates care for ambulatory clinic patients. Assists the Care Provider in selected procedures and performs diagnostic testing, i.e. EKG, phlebotomy, wound care to patients and provides direct care to patients in emergencies Functions as a leader of the nursing care team when assigned, directing and guiding the LVNs and other nursing staff Assesses patient's needs and conditions and recommends appropriate dispositions based on assessment Initiates appropriate nursing interventions and communication with other team members Provides patient education on an individual or group basis Participates actively in the Performance Improvement activities of Ambulatory Care, and in development of policies and procedures Assures detailed, current and comprehensive documentation is contained in the patient medical record and other pertinent records Participates and supports research projects directed toward improving patient care and staff development Provides a safe and healthful physical environment for patients and personnel by interpreting and applying organizational goals and national standards Assures continuing improvement of service to patients, including implementation of an effective customer service program Ensures compliance with all patient rights and regulatory agency standards Collaborates with the other health care professionals in providing continuity of services for specific health issues Improves continuity of professional relationships among the health care team as they collaborate on behalf of patients Other related duties as assigned Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, Day shift. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/06/2020. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred
Experience:
BSN preferred At least 2 years acute care experience At least 3 years of recent, successful Registered Nursing practice preferred At least 1 year of experience in a Primary and Ambulatory Care setting preferred Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. 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. Requires potentially longer periods of frequent walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, kneeling, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. Employees must use Safe Patient Handling assistive equipment when moving/transferring patients. May be exposed to second hand smoke. Maybe be exposed to patients with infections or communicable diseases and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations, operative/invasive procedures or other situations where protective clothing is needed.
- Department:
0610 Nurse - Salary Range:
$82,207 to $140,626 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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