Nurse - OR

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Eugene (OR); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

50 days PTO per year

Federal pension

Health/vision/dental insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs in Eugene, Oregon, seeks an Operative and Specialty Care Registered Nurse to deliver and supervise direct patient care across the nursing process.

You will coordinate care along the continuum, promote patient education and self-management, administer medications and procedures, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support positive outcomes and satisfaction.

Formación

• English language proficiency is required for direct patient care.
• Graduation from an approved nursing program with RN licensure.
• Current, full, active RN license in the US or territory.
• State licensure upon appointment; temporary appointment possible during bridge programs.
• Foreign nursing education requires degree equivalency validation if applicable.

Responsabilidades

• Provide and supervise direct patient care across the nursing process.
• Coordinate care across the continuum and promote self-management.
• Administer medications and procedures per guidelines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes and satisfaction.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Nursing judgment

Patient education

Educación

RN degree (ADN/ Diploma)

BSN (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Summary

Operative and Specialty Care RN provides and supervises direct patient care across the nursing process - including age-appropriate assessment - planning - implementation - and evaluation. Coordinates care throughout the continuum - promotes patient education and self-management - administers medications and procedures in accordance with established guidelines - and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to support positive outcomes and patient satisfaction.

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/13102705
• 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/.

Duties

• Eugene is the 2nd most populous city in Oregon after Portland
• Located in Lane County - Eugene is also referred to as the 'Emerald City' and is at the southern end of Willamette Valley - near the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers
• Home to the University of Oregon - Bushnell University - and Lane Community College - Eugene is known for its college culture - focus on the arts - recreational activities - and green activism
• The official slogan of Eugene is "A Great City for the Arts and Outdoors
• Key duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Demonstrates leadership - experience - and innovative approaches in managing complex specialty care
• Provides outpatient nursing care - care coordination - health promotion - patient education - and coaching in wellness - disease prevention - and chronic care management
• Collaborates in developing - implementing - evaluating - and revising policies - procedures - and guidelines
• Leads and supports improvements in specialty outpatient care
• Provides constructive feedback and shares expertise to strengthen safe - high-quality nursing practice
• Promotes a safe - supportive environment that fosters the professional development of healthcare professionals
• Evaluates the outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals - groups - and populations
• Is accountable for documenting broad - complex outcomes at the specialty care program or service level - at any organizational level within the facility
• 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: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: AD-hoc only
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not available
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
• PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized.