Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team - Ventura CBOC

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Ventura (CA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve in Primary and Ambulatory Care at the Ventura CBOC location. The RN functions as a member of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) — promoting improved health outcomes through care management, coordination, and collaboration.

The RN provides Veteran-centered care consistent with VHA goals and reports to the Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN licensure.
• Possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in the United States.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate care for ambulatory clinic patients within the PACT model.
• Assist the provider with procedures and diagnostics as needed.
• Lead and supervise nursing staff in the clinic setting.
• Document patient care clearly in the medical record and communicate treatment plans.
• Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with patient rights and regulatory standards.

Connaissances

Care coordination

Ambulatory care

Patient education

Formation

Nursing degree (RN)

State nursing license

Description du poste

Summary
The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve in Primary and Ambulatory Care at the Ventura CBOC location. The RN functions as a member of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) - promoting improved health outcomes through care management - coordination - and collaboration. The RN provides quality - timely - accessible - respectful - Veteran-centered care consistent with VHA goals - standards - and objectives and reports to the Nurse Manager.

Summary
The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve in Primary and Ambulatory Care at the Ventura CBOC location. The RN functions as a member of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) - promoting improved health outcomes through care management - coordination - and collaboration. The RN provides quality - timely - accessible - respectful - Veteran-centered care consistent with VHA goals - standards - and objectives and reports to the Nurse Manager.
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/13112196
• 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
• Preferred Experience: Primary Care/Ambulatory Care: One to two years of professional RN experience in a primary care or ambulatory care setting - including care coordination and case management - preferred
• Chronic Disease Management: Experience managing patients with complex or chronic medical conditions - including patient education - disease prevention - health promotion - and self-management support - preferred
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care - improve access to services - and ensure continuity of care across healthcare settings - preferred
• Patient Panel Management: Experience managing assigned patient panels - utilizing clinical registries - identifying gaps in care - and coordinating appropriate follow-up services - preferred
• Nursing Leadership and Quality Improvement: Experience leading or participating in evidence-based practice initiatives - performance improvement projects - or nursing practice changes that demonstrate measurable improvements in patient care outcomes - preferred
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position includes 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.
  

Duties

• Major duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Coordinates care for ambulatory clinic patients
• Assists the Care Provider in selected procedures and performs diagnostic testing - i.e
• EKG - phlebotomy - wound care to patients and provides direct care to patients in emergencies
• Functions as a leader of the nursing care team when assigned - directing and guiding the LVNs and other nursing staff
• Assesses patient's needs and conditions and recommends appropriate dispositions based on assessment
• Initiates appropriate nursing interventions and communication with other team members
• Provides patient education on an individual or group basis
• Participates actively in the Performance Improvement activities of Ambulatory Care - and in development of policies and procedures
• Assures detailed - current and comprehensive documentation is contained in the patient medical record and other pertinent records
• Participates and supports research projects directed toward improving patient care and staff development
• Provides a safe and healthful physical environment for patients and personnel by interpreting and applying organizational goals and national standards
• Assures continuing improvement of service to patients - including implementation of an effective customer service program
• Ensures compliance with all patient rights and regulatory agency standards
• Collaborates with the other health care professionals in providing continuity of services for specific health issues
• Improves continuity of professional relationships among the health care team as they collaborate on behalf of patients
• 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 - 7:30am - 4:00pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized