Registered Nurse

Diversity Group; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VA Medical Center Myrtle Beach is seeking an Outpatient Specialty Care Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a busy clinic.

The role requires RN licensure, English proficiency, and nursing education from ACEN/CCNE-accredited programs. You will coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team and support procedures and education for patients.

Qualifications

• Graduates must have a nursing program approved by ACEN or CCNE accreditation at completion.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a U.S. state/territory or DC.
• Proficiency in English for written and spoken communication.
• Bridge programs may be accepted for licensure eligibility after coursework.
• Foreign-educated nurses require degree equivalency validation.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care in outpatient specialty care using the nursing process.
• Assesses patient needs and develops individualized care plans.
• Coordinates care with physicians, APPs, and nursing staff across the clinic.
• Administers medications and performs treatments per policy and guidelines.
• Assists with clinic procedures and peri-procedural education.
• Documents patient assessments, interventions, and responses in the EHR.
• Maintains patient safety, infection control, and privacy standards.
• Performs venipuncture, IV therapy, EKGs, nebulizers, and Holter monitoring as needed.
• Supports efficient patient flow and may serve as charge nurse when assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

RN licensure (current, active)

Master's degree in nursing or related field

Foreign nursing education equivalency validation

Job description

Summary

The Outpatient Specialty Care Registered Nurse supports high-quality - patient-centered care within the Myrtle Beach VA Clinic - contributing to a collaborative and efficient specialty care environment.

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/13068316
• 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 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: 2-3+ years of adult acute care/med-surg experience Outpatient clinic experience Recent adult clinical experience within the last 2-3 years Specialty certifications ACLS Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position may include a level of physicality normally associated with duties performed by nurses such as direct patient care - and potentially long periods of walking - standing - sitting - moderate lifting - repeated bending - or kneeling
• Examples may include but are not limited to: Significant amounts of time standing assisting assigned patients Utilization of safe patient handling and mobility protocols Position specific duties/expectations are detailed in the associated competency and should be performed once the competency has been validated
• This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments.

Duties

• Duties include: Provides comprehensive - patient-centered nursing care in an outpatient specialty care setting using the nursing process of assessment - planning - implementation - and evaluation
• Assesses patient needs and develops individualized plans of care based on the patient's condition - age-specific needs - safety considerations - and established goals of care
• Coordinates care across the continuum and provides patient and family education related to medications - procedures - disease prevention - chronic disease management - wellness - and self-management
• Administers medications and performs treatments and therapeutic interventions in accordance with established policies - procedures - and clinical guidelines
• Assists providers with specialty clinic procedures and provides pre- and post-procedure education and care
• Monitors patient condition and safety before - during - and after procedures and appropriately documents assessments - interventions - and patient responses
• Performs clinical procedures including venipuncture - intravenous (IV) therapy - electrocardiograms (EKGs) - nebulizer treatments - Holter monitoring - and other diagnostic testing as assigned
• Initiates appropriate emergency interventions - including use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and emergency airway management - when clinically indicated
• Reviews patient records before and after clinic visits or procedures to identify potential concerns - follow-up needs - and continuity-of-care requirements
• Collaborates with physicians - advanced practice providers - nursing staff - and other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate safe and effective patient care
• Facilitates efficient patient flow throughout specialty clinics and assists with coordinating appointments - procedures - and clinical activities
• Functions as a charge nurse when assigned - coordinating patient care activities - communicating with providers and staff - and assisting with appropriate staff assignments and workload distribution
• Ensures accurate documentation - proper specimen identification and labeling - and adherence to patient safety and infection control standards
• Safeguards confidential patient and employee information and complies with applicable privacy - information security - and electronic health record requirements
• Utilizes clinical software - electronic health records - and applicable databases to document and coordinate patient care
• Uses - maintains - and - when applicable - reprocesses reusable medical equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions - standard operating procedures - and established competency requirements
• Promotes positive communication - teamwork - and professional collaboration with patients - families - caregivers - staff - and other internal and external customers
• Incorporates evidence-based practices - patient preferences - and established standards of nursing practice into the delivery of care
• Participates in continuing education - competency validation - performance improvement activities - and unit-based initiatives to support quality patient care
• Maintains required certifications and competencies - including BLS and other facility-required clinical training
• Performs additional duties and assignments as required to support the needs of the clinic and patient population
• 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: 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Recruitment/relocation Incentives: Not authorized PCS: Not authorized