Registered Nurse (Podiatry)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Manchester, NH is seeking a Registered Nurse for Podiatry with duties spanning wound care, nail care, and clinic support. The role emphasizes accurate patient records, supply management, and coordination with providers.

Responsibilities include triage, scheduling, diabetic education, and participation in the PAVE initiative. Requires a nursing degree and active state license; EDRP eligibility applies.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a school of professional nursing and state-licensed or eligible for licensure
• English language proficiency required for direct patient care
• Graduate/Nurse licensure/credentialing must meet VA qualifications
• Active, full, and unrestricted nursing registration in a U.S. state or territory
• GNT exception allows 120-day temporary appointment while pursuing licensure

Responsibilities

• Provide wound care procedures and specialized foot and nail care for Veterans
• Assist with podiatry clinic operations, scheduling, and triage
• Procure and manage patient records, supplies, and instrumentation
• Support diabetic education and PAVE initiatives to prevent amputation
• Maintain compliance with VHA policies and safety protocols

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Wound care

Diabetic education

Case management

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

State nursing license

BSN/ADN bridge program (possible)

Foreign nursing education validation

GNT temporary appointment option

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

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 Wound Care Certification Experience in Diabetic Education and Case Management 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/13085928
• 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
• 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 examination shall be completed prior to appointment.

Duties

• This Registered Nurse is located in Podiatry in Surgical Service at the Manchester VA location
• This position is full-time at 40 hours per week
• Duties are Included but are not limited to: Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills and demonstrate the ability to work effectively and independently
• Assists with managing and delegating Podiatry Clinic Team
• Ensures rooms are cleaned - stocked - and that supplies are accessible to the providers (Orders stock from logistics) Manages - logs - and inventories Orthotics Scrubs rooms for outdated stock Works with sterile processing team to ensure instrument par levels are adequate for daily needs Works with Providers and MSAs for scheduling of Veterans appropriately Procures patient medical records from the providers outside the VA when not available in the Department of Veterans Affairs' Joint Legacy Viewer (JLV) database Reviews and processes podiatry consults Assists with triaging Veteran issues via telephone and secure messaging and responding accordingly Works with providers - surgical scheduling - and OR to assist with scheduling or coordinating surgical procedures and post procedural follow up appointments Provide wound care procedures and specialized foot and nail care for selected low-risk Veterans - including nail trimming - filing - debridement and reduction
• care and reduction of dystrophic or thickened nails
• and corn and callus care and/or reduction using approved instruments and techniques - in accordance with podiatry provider assessment and orders - established clinic protocols - documented RN competency - and applicable VHA and facility policies
• Helps with minor procedure set-up in the office setting - including accessing appropriate medications through the automated medication storage/dispensing machine (Omnicell) as well as preparing injectables and performing Time Outs Assists providers with the annual diabetic PAVE reporting and follows up with veterans
• Assists the Podiatry Clinic Team with the Department of Veterans Affairs' Prevention of Amputation in Veterans Everywhere (PAVE) initiative
• This initiative - which helps providers identify and assist veterans who are high risk for amputation - by helping them to prevent possible amputation by providing diabetic education and follow-up care to ensure the veteran understands what they must do and follows up with their specific care
• Work Schedule: Full-Time - 7:30am-4:00pm Monday- Friday
• Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized
• Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact Karen Chapman ([e-mail]) - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more 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 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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards