INTERMITTENT (PRN) INTERVENTIONAL AND SPECIALTY REGISTERED NURSE

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Bay Pines (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs in Bay Pines, FL is seeking an Intermittent Registered Nurse to deliver foundational care while coordinating patient education, self-management and care transitions. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care across the continuum with an emphasis on patient outcomes and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires RN licensure, English proficiency, and completion of an approved nursing program.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for direct patient care per VA standards.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program (ADN/Diploma or BSN).
• Hold or eligible for state RN licensure (full, active).
• Bridge program eligibility to sit for licensure prior to completion.
• Foreign nursing grads require degree equivalency validation.
• VA qualification standards and grade determinations apply.
• Preferred: 2–5 years of surgical specialty outpatient nursing experience.
• Physical requirements include prolonged walking, standing, and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, care coordination, health promotion, and education.
• Develop and implement plans of care based on nursing assessments.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective transitions across care continuum.
• Achieve required ANCC Certification within the first year of position.
• Support professional development and evidence-based practice within the team.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with BSN

Job description

Summary

Delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills - Assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates care based on aga-specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.

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/13076344


• 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


• Preferred Experience: 2-5 years Surgical Specialty Clinic Outpatient nursing experience ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration ANCC Certification National Certification in related field BSN Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/


• Physical Requirements: This position includes a level of physicality normally associated with direct patient care duties performed by nurses as potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - sitting - stooping - moderate lifting - or kneeling


• Examples may include but are not limited to: Reaching - crouching - stooping - stretching Assisting patients and moving equipment - repeated bending - pushing - and/or pulling


• Significant amounts of time standing while assisting assigned patients


• Utilization of safe patient handing and mobility protocols


• Visual acuity and keen hearing Manual dexterity Possible exposure to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to do personal protective clothing in isolation situations


• Operative/invasive procedures Exposure to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or mental health disorders


• Employee must complete employee health requirements as directed.

Duties

• Duties and responsibilities of the INTERMITTENT INTERVENTIONAL AND SPECIALTY REGISTERED NURSE include - but are not limited to: Intermittent Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care


• This nurse must obtain the ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration ANCC Certification within the first twelve months of beginning the position


• The focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction


• This nurse provides patient care - care coordination - health promotion - health education and coaching on wellness - disease prevention - and chronic care management


• Ability to formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments


• Partners with the patient - family - and interdisciplinary team to promote effective and safe transitions across the health care continuum Delegates elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs - condition - and safety of the patient


• The nurse brings principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills


• Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe - quality nursing care


• Shares educational findings - experiences - and ideas with peers


• Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care


• Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals


• Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team


• The Intermittent nurse participates in educational events - completes required educational courses by due date - and performs other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager or designee


• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Tuesday - Wednesday - and Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not eligible for Telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position


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