Registered Nurse - Spinal Cord Injury Wound Care

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

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Paid Time Off

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

401K with VA contributions

Descripción de la vacante

Veterans Health Administration in Bronx, NY seeks a Registered Nurse for the Spinal Cord Injury Wound Care unit. The RN will lead wound management, collaborate with an interprofessional team, and contribute to quality improvement within a VA hospital setting.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, providing specialized wound care, and educating staff on best practices. Eligible applicants must meet VA nurse licensure and education standards and may participate in bridge programs

Formación

• English proficiency is required for direct patient care.
• Current, full, unrestricted RN license in the United States.
• Graduate from an approved nursing program as listed in VA qualification standards.
• Possible bridge program pathway for licensure as described in VA handbook.
• Eligibility for the GNT exception and temporary appointment while pursuing licensure.
• Must meet the VA nurse qualification standards including education and licensure requirements.
• Physical and mental requirements to perform duties in a clinical environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate wound care for SCI patients.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team to develop treatment plans.
• Provide education to clinical staff on wound care best practices.
• Monitor program outcomes and report data to quality management.
• Procure wound therapies and supplies as part of IPIC collaboration.
• Contribute to policy, procedure, and guideline development for wound care.

Conocimientos

English language proficiency

RN license (US)

Critical thinking

Educación

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

Descripción del empleo

Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Spinal Cord Injury Wound Care unit at the VA Medical Center in Bronx - NY.

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/13104490
• 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: one year nursing experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position include lifting - prolonged standing and sitting - frequent bending - walking (distance) - climbing - reaching (overhead - extensive/repetitive) - pulling - pushing - repetitive motion and stooping
• The mental/sensory requirements include recall - reasoning - problem-solving - hearing - speaking clearly - writing legibly - keyboarding - reading and logical thinking - depth perception - hearing (aide permitted)
• near/far vision correctable to meet Driver's License requirements
• The environment's pace can vary from steady to a sometimes-fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities - frequent - sometimes intense customer interactions - and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes-noisy environment
• There may be the need to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to disease - illness and hazardous materials
• Work requires extensive walking - standing - stretching and bending in caring for patients.

Duties

• The Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience - and creative approaches to the management of complex wound care patients
• Coordinates care by serving as an expert clinician and patient/resident advocate in wound management (which may include ostomy and continence care)
• Provides specialized wound consultation and collaboration with providers - peers - and others in health care to develop - implement - and assure continuity of individualized treatment plans throughout the continuum of care
• Provides leadership based on an interprofessional approach to wound care to ensure implementation of effective treatment strategies and decisions
• Coordination with local quality management/improvement and/or safety team - lnter-professional Pressure Injury/skin Committee (IPIC) and other specialty service lines to monitor and report data (pressure injury/wound) and quality reports
• Identifies programmatic steps to reduce risk and incidence of pressure injuries
• Participates in the administration of education to all clinical staff to support the delivery of current - evidenced based care to assure consistency - uniformity - and quality of care
• Monitors effectiveness of education provided and assures evidence-based current content of education
• Defines process for procuring wound therapies - products - and supplies for the IPIC and clinical staff to facilitate timely implementation of wound treatment and management strategies
• Collaborates in the development - implementation - evaluation - and revision of policies - procedures - and/or guidelines
• Responsible for the documented wound care outcomes at the program or service level
• Wound Care program level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility
• The SCI Wound Care RN has vast wound care experience and knowledge with the situations in which they are ultimately expected to perform - skillfully integrating theoretical concepts - strong critical thinking skills - and exhibits an expert technically skilled practice
• 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 - 8:00am-4:30pm Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized