Registered Nurse (Reusable Medical Device Coordinator)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Job summary

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System seeks a Registered Nurse (Reusable Medical Devices Coordinator) to provide clinical knowledge for processing all Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) across critical, semi-critical, and non-critical categories in accordance with IFU.

Responsibilities include applying nursing processes, quality management, and coordinating with IP staff to ensure RMD program compliance with IAHCSMM, AORN, AMMI, and VHA directives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ACEN/CCNE) or equivalent
• State license - active and unrestricted
• Foreign nursing education requires degree evaluation
• English proficiency per 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)

Responsibilities

• Apply all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising the processing of devices
• Provide clinical knowledge in the processes used for all critical - semi-critical - and non-critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) per IFU
• Implement quality management and reprocessing activities involving training, competency assessment, SOP development based on IFU, and succession planning for all RMD areas
• Collaborate with Infection Prevention staff to ensure staff understand the clinical evidence and reasoning behind RMD program changes
• Implement and ensure compliance of RMD processes per IAHCSMM, AORN, AMMI, and VHA directives and VISN procedures
• Preferred Experience: BSN, 1–2 years as clinical RN or Surgical Nursing; Sterile Processing or RMD education

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with BSN

Job description

Summary
The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Registered Nurse (Reusable Medical Devices Coordinator). The Registered Nurse (Reusable Medical Devices Coordinator)is responsible for providing clinical knowledge in the processes used for all critical - semi-critical - and non-critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) per manufacturers' instructions for use (IFU) throughout the facility.

Summary
The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Registered Nurse (Reusable Medical Devices Coordinator). The Registered Nurse (Reusable Medical Devices Coordinator)is responsible for providing clinical knowledge in the processes used for all critical - semi-critical - and non-critical Reusable Medical Devices (RME) per manufacturers' instructions for use (IFU) throughout the facility.
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/13062262
• 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: This position includes a level of physicality normally including bending - grasping - kneeling - performing moderation lifting - carrying tasks of up to 35 pounds per the Safe PatientHandling and Mobility (SPHM) guidelines and using an appropriate mechanical lift
• Candidate must possess the ability to pivot their waist and neck - push and pull items not greater than 35 pounds and reach within a five-foot distance or above shoulder height
• The position requires sitting - squatting - standing - walking and twisting - alongside wrist flexion and extension
• Employees are expected to employ proper body mechanics during lifting
• Requires adequate vision to accurately perform the assigned duties - distinguish basic colors and assess patients and the environment safely
• Requires the ability to hear at a level to perform the assigned duties - and the use of hearing aids permitted.
  

Duties

• The duties of the Registered Nurse (Reusable Medical Devices Coordinator) include - but are not limited to: Applying all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising the processing of devices
• Providing clinical knowledge in the processes used for all critical - semi-critical - and non-critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RMD) per manufacturers' instructions for use (IFU) throughout the facility
• Implementing quality management and reprocessing activities pertaining to training - competency assessment - development of SOP's based on manufacturers' IFU - and aiding in succession planning for all areas of RMD
• Collaborating with other personnel in assuring that all staff understand the clinical evidence and reasoning regarding changes affecting the RMD Program and establishes a strong partnership with the Infection Prevention (IP) staff
• Implementing and ensuring compliance of RMD processes within the recommended practices of various governing organizations - i.e. - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) - Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) - Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AMMI) - Veterans Health Administration (VHA) directives and VISN policy and procedures
• Preferred Experience: BSN 1-2 years as clinical RN or Surgical Nursing General knowledge/demonstration of Sterile Processing or RMD Education 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: Variable Shifts Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized