Registered Nurse (Gastroenterology) Intermittent

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manchester VA Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the Gastroenterology outpatient clinic on an intermittent schedule. Responsibilities include pre-procedure assessments, patient education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality veterans care.

Applicants must hold a current RN license, graduate from an accredited nursing program, and meet VA qualification standards. Experience in specialty clinics and BCMA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program with relevant accreditation.
• Eligible for licensure in the applicable state with clean record.
• May require temporary appointment during bridge program completion.
• Foreign-educated nurses must have degree equivalency validated.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage outpatient nursing care in Gastroenterology.
• Coordinate pre-procedure assessments and patient education.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to align care with goals.
• Develop, implement, and revise clinical policies based on evidence.
• Provide coverage across clinics in the Specialty Department.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Education

RN licensure in state

Accredited nursing program (ACEN/CCNE)

Bridge program eligibility for RN

Foreign nursing education evaluation

Current, full, active RN license in US or DC

Job description

Summary

This Registered Nurse position is located in Gastroenterology in the Medical Specialty Outpatient Clinic at the Manchester VA location. This is an intermittent position.

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.) Preferred Experience: Registered Nurse working in a specialty clinic including Gastroenterology and 3-5 years clinical experience working as Registered Nurse 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/13099390
• 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/
• Physical Requirements: All applicants must be physically able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position
• A pre-placement physical examination shall be completed prior to appointment.

Duties

• Duties are Included but are not limited to: Delivers and manages care for outpatient Veterans - including Fibroscans
• Coordinates comprehensive pre-procedure assessments - educates patients and families - and ensures post-procedural care compliance
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to align patient care with the Veteran's goals and overall treatment plan
• Develops - implements - evaluates - and revises clinical policies - procedures - and guidelines based on evidence-based practice
• Provides peer feedback and fosters a professional environment that supports continuous learning and development
• Patient intake - chart preparation - care management - secure messaging - phone triage - procedural care and vitals
• Assessments - plans - implements - and evaluates care based on age-specific components
• Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team
• Triage consults and patients as needed
• Provide coverage to all clinics within the Specialty Department
• Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines
• Medication administration using Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA)
• Leads within a High-Reliability Organization framework with a culture of safety to support health care solutions based on prevention - no punishment - with collective mindfulness
• Work Schedule: Intermittent - Tour of duty will be determined by supervisor Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized Telework: Not Available Notifications: This is not a Bargaining Unit Position This position is in the Excepted Service This position is covered by a special rate
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50 - (Notice of Personnel Action)
• The SF-50 must identify the position title - series - grade - step - tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted)
• In some cases - more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held
• Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards