Description:
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2024. Eligible applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until position(s) are filled.Requirements:
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. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 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). The approving official may authorize a waiver of the requirement for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing provided the college or university has regional accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time of the candidate's graduation and the composite qualifications of the applicant warrant such consideration. 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. Qualifications:Nurse I Level 1 Practice: Knowledge of professional nursing practice and the ability to apply the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning implementation and evaluation) with close supervision Veteran/Patient Driven Care: Knowledge of Veteran/patient driven care, patient experience, satisfaction and safety. Leadership: Communicates, collaborates and utilizes leadership principles to perform as an effective member of the interprofessional team Professional Development: Incorporates educational resources/opportunities and self-evaluation for professional growth. Evidence-bases Practice /Research: Awareness of evidence-based practice/research to improve quality of care and resource utilization. Nurse I Level 2 Practice: Delivers professional practice using the nursing process
(assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning implementation and evaluation) with general supervision. Veteran/Patient Driven Care: Provides Veteran/ patient driven care by optimizing the patient experience, satisfaction and/or safety for assigned patients. Leadership: Communicates and collaborates as an effective member of the interprofessional team, demonstrating progression from team member to team leader. Professional Development: Seeks knowledge and learning opportunities that support current nursing practice and self-evaluation. Evidence-bases Practice /Research: Applies evidence-based
practice/research, considering patient preferences to improve quality of care and resource utilization for assigned patients. Nurse I Level 3 Practice: Delivers self-directed, professional nursing practice using the nursing process
(assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning implementation and evaluation) for complex patients based on conscious and deliberate planning with occasional supervision. Veteran/Patient Driven Care: Provides and directs others in Veteran/patient driven care by optimizing the patient experience, satisfaction and/or safety for a team of patients. Leadership: Communicate s and collaborates as an effective member of the interprofessional team, demonstrating leadership responsibilities such as team leader/charge nurse. Professional Development: Shares knowledge and learning opportunities that enhance current nursing practice and self-evaluation for self and others on the team. Evidence-bases Practice /Research: Applies evidence-based
practice/research considering patient preferences, to improve quality of care and resource utilization, participating in established improvement activities. Nurse II Practice: Leads professional practice using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation) to improve evidence-based and/or data-driven outcomes for an identified patient population and/or specialized areas within immediate practice setting Veteran/Patient Driven Care: Improves Veteran/patient driven care by optimizing the patient experience, satisfaction and/or safety for the immediate practice setting Leadership: Communicates and collaborates as an effective leader of the interprofession al team, at the expert level, with improved evidence-based and/or data-driven outcomes for the immediate practice setting. Professional Development: Expands knowledge base and practice evaluation through mentoring, precepting and/or teaching to improve outcomes in the immediate practice setting. Evidence-bases Practice /Research: Leads the integration of evidence-based practice/research with clinical expertise to improve quality of care and resource utilization with improved outcomes for the immediate practice setting. Nurse III Practice: Demonstrates expertise in professional practice using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation) with improved evidence-based and/or data-driven outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting Veteran/Patient Driven Care: Leads initiatives to improve Veteran/patient experience. Satisfaction and/or safety beyond the immediate practice setting. Leadership: Communicates and collaborates as an effective leader of the interprofession al team, at the expert level, with improved evidence-based and/or data-driven outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting. Professional Development: Enhances knowledge base and practice evaluation, at the expert level, with improved outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting. Evidence-bases Practice /Research: Leads the identification and integration of evidence-based practice/research with clinical expertise to improve quality of care and resource utilization at the expert level with improved outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting.
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: Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy Carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight Pulling (6 hours); Pushing (6-10 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (6-10 hours); Standing (6-10 hours); Kneeling (1 hour); Repeated bending (4 hours); Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16"; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted).
Apr 12, 2024;
from:
usajobs.gov