Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Laboratory Nurse

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs in Columbia, MO seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Laboratory. You will provide direct patient care, coordinate education, and support complex procedures in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires an RN license, graduation from an ACEN/CCNE accredited program, and strong English proficiency. Cardiology/CCU experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Active RN license in the United States.
• Graduate from an approved nursing program (ACEN/CCNE).
• Foreign-educated nurses may require degree equivalency validation.
• License must be full, active, and unrestricted.
• Bridge program pathways available for licensure.
• Cardiology/critical care experience preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process for all patient age groups.
• Coordinate patient education, self-management and satisfaction across the continuum.
• Administer medications and assist in procedures per policies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to improve care outcomes.
• Demonstrate leadership and support in complex patient populations.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Critical thinking

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master's degree in nursing (MSN)

Registered Nurse license (state)

Foreign nursing education validation

Job description

Summary

Thank you for your interest in the Full-Time Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Laboratory Nurse for Patient Care Services within the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital - Columbia - Missouri.

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/13107636
• 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: Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) is highly desirable or a similar advanced certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are preferred for employees at this level
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the Cardiac Catheterization or Electrophysiology Lab is preferred in addition to at least one year of critical care experience
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Duties

• General Description of Assigned Duties: Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care
• Assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates care based on age specific components
• Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care
• Administers medications and assists in the performance of procedures per established policies and guidelines
• Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team
• Functions with a high degree of teamwork - utilizes critical thinking - and demonstrates exceptional communication skills with the interdisciplinary team
• Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience - and creative approaches to management of complex patient populations
• Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties: The Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Laboratory (CCL) Registered Nurse (RN) executes position responsibilities that demonstrate expert leadership - experience - and creative approaches to management of complex procedural care
• Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of patient care - patient and family education - patient self-management after discharge - and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction
• Collaborates in the development - implementation - evaluation - and revision of policies - procedures - and/or guidelines
• The CCL RN delivers and manages the care of patients undergoing therapeutic and diagnostic cardiology procedures including both inpatients and outpatients
• Assesses the patients physical and mental status prior to procedures - educates on procedural and pre/post-procedural care - and documents responses to interventions - findings - and reports any changes
• Partners with the patient - family - and interdisciplinary team to promote effective and safe transitions across the health care continuum - including the Veteran's goals of care
• The CCL RN provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement
• Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the development of health care professionals
• Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals - groups - and populations
• Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level
• The CCL RN may function in several roles to include - pre-procedure assessments - post procedural recovery - and assisting physicians during procedures
• They maintain proficiency on the maintenance - cleaning - and preparation of cardiology specific equipment - as well as assist in the planning of end-of-life equipment replacement and future needs
• They recognize changes in patient care situations and initiate appropriate emergency responses - as well as provide enduring education for common clinical adverse complications and responses
• Adapts the daily schedule to maximize efficiency
• May be assigned call - in which the CCL RN will follow all facility policies regarding response time
• 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: Full-Time Monday to Friday
• 8hr or 10hr day shifts - (On Call with a 30-minute call back time required)
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized