Registered Nurse (Specialty Care)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive VA benefits

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Registered Nurse (Specialty Care) for the Dermatology Clinic in Ambulatory Care. You will apply the nursing process, provide direct patient care, and supervise nursing staff within dermatology/ambulatory settings.

This full-time position requires English proficiency, a nursing degree, and valid state licensure. You will coordinate care, educate patients on wellness and chronic disease management, and participate in

Qualifications

• English language proficiency and valid RN licensure are required.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program with RN license.
• Experience in Dermatology or Ambulatory Care preferred.
• Ability to coordinate care and educate patients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, evidence-based specialty care in dermatology/ambulatory clinic.
• Administer medications and procedures per policies and guidelines.
• Coordinate care, health promotion, and patient education.
• Lead nursing education, orientation, and quality improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
• Adhere to ANA Standards of Nursing Practice and professional guidelines.

Skills

Dermatology care

Nursing supervision

Care coordination

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing

State RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Summary

The Registered Nurse (Specialty Care) is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care within Ambulatory Care and Specialty Care Clinics. Specialty Care/Ambulatory Assignment: Dermatology Clinic NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this 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.) 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
• Preferred Experience: 2-3 years nursing experience working in Dermatology - Specialty Care/Ambulatory Care specialty areas Demonstrated experience in providing competent - evidence-based dermatology care to patients with oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate to the clinic setting
• Demonstrated experience in providing patient care - care coordination - health promotion - health education and coaching on wellness - disease prevention - and chronic care management to include patient care related to biopsies/procedures
• 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/13097470
• 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: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
• 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 Position specific duties/expectations are detailed in the associated competency and should be performed once the competency has been validated.This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments.

Duties

• NOTE: Position is located in Ambulatory Care/Specialty Care Dermatology Clinic
• The Registered Nurse (Specialty Care) is responsible for providing competent - evidence-based specialty care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants - as appropriate to the Specialty Care/Ambulatory Care clinic setting
• Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines
• Other duties/responsibilities include - but are not limited to the following: Provides patient care - care coordination - health promotion - health education and coaching on wellness - disease prevention - and chronic care management
• Assists in directing the provision of nursing education - orientation - competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization
• Provides care and/or services appropriate to the age of patients being served and which is appropriate to the cognitive
• emotional - and chronological maturation of the patient
• Assesses data reflective of patient's status and interprets information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age specific needs to provide care as described in the services - policies and procedures
• Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team
• Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs
• Demonstrates responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care
• Applies patient - family - and caregiver knowledge - values - and beliefs into care delivery without judgement or discrimination
• Serves as an advocate for patients - families - and caregivers - improving outcomes for the immediate practice setting
• Leads the provision of nursing care to patients with complex care needs utilizing the nursing process in alignment with the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice
• Performs other related duties as listed in functional statement
• 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: 8:00am - 4:30pm - Monday - Friday Telework: No Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized