Registered Nurse-Outpatient Specialty Care

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal benefits

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Jacksonville, FL seeks an RN to deliver specialized patient care within a designated clinical specialty. The nurse will perform clinical assessments, manage complex interventions, and provide health education in collaboration with physicians, APPs, and interdisciplinary teams.

The role requires nursing education from an accredited program, active state licensure or eligibility, English proficiency, and adherence to VA qualification standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by accrediting bodies (ACEN/CCNE).
• State license required or eligible for licensure; GNT exception may apply.
• English language proficiency required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
• Foreign nursing education may require degree equivalency validation (ICD).
• Active, full, unrestricted registered nurse licensure in US or territory.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment, verify medication orders and administration.
• Verify laboratory orders and results; assist with clinic procedures.
• Provide patient education and post-op instructions as part of care.
• Maintain nursing standards and hospital policies; collaborate with team.
• Set up diagnostic and therapeutic instruments; ensure sterility.
• Report equipment malfunctions and support care team during procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma)

BSN/ MSN (preferred)

State nursing license

Job description

Summary

The RN Speciality Nurse will provide specialized - high-quality patient care - clinical assessment - and health education within a designated clinical specialty. Works collaboratively with physicians - advanced practice providers (APPs) - and interdisciplinary teams to monitor patient progress - manage complex interventions - and execute specialized treatment plans.

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/13101236
• 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
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing
• clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
• This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
• Transferring patients and objects may be required

Duties

• Duties include but not limited to: The RN's during check in patient process will be responsible for perform patient assessment - verify medication order /medication administration - verify any laboratory order and results
• They are responsible for assisting with clinic procedures - verifying patient assessment - patient medication - patient teaching and post-op instructions will be done
• RN's are responsible for maintaining a high level of clinical practice through the use of nursing standards and hospital policy while working effectively with professional and supportive personnel who provide care
• Other duties include but not limited to: planning - organizing and when appropriate - directing and supervising activities of others to complete assignments and a safe and timely manner
• The RN will be responsible for setting up diagnostic and therapeutic medical instruments and equipment as a part of the treatment of the patients
• Determines the technical factors and sets controls for the operation of equipment and instruments
• Sets up standard equipment for simple to complex procedures
• Maintain sterility of instruments and supplies used to perform procedures
• Reports equipment malfunction and abnormalities to the provider
• The RN cleans surgical equipment and instruments - removing gross contamination from equipment by rinsing and or use of other solvents that are required
• Supports the provider and other members of the health care team with locating and assembling needed equipment for the procedures
• 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- 0730-1600 - occasional overtime Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized