Registered Nurse - Womens Health

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Durham VA Health Care System is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Women’s Health Clinic in Durham, NC. The role focuses on primary and specialty women's health services with emphasis on triage, care coordination, and patient education.

Qualified applicants include RNs with ADN/ Diploma and active state licensure, with prior ambulatory care experience preferred. The clinic supports a collaborative team and standard federal benefits.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by accrediting agencies (ACEN/CCNE).
• OPTION to become RN via bridge program for BSN pathway as described in VA qualification standards.
• Current full, active, unrestricted RN registration in the U.S. or District of Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary care nurse in support of the physician or advanced practice provider.
• Oversee nursing staff, patient intake, documentation, and point-of-care testing.
• Assess, triage, take histories, and document conditions for Veterans presenting to the clinic.
• Assist with chaperoning exams and procedures.
• Promote an environment that supports caring, safe patient care, and positive working relationships.
• Coordinate care through health education, health coaching, and health promotion.

Skills

English language proficiency

Ambulatory/primary care nursing

Care coordination

Telephone triage

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing

Registered Nurse license (state license)

Job description

Summary

The Durham VA Health Care System is looking to fill a Registered Nurse vacancy for the Womens Health Clinic.

The Durham VA Health Care System is looking to fill a Registered Nurse vacancy for the Womens Health Clinic.

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/13054541
• 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 requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - and sitting - lifting - carrying - pushing - reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - both hands - both legs and repeated bending
• Heavy lifting (45 lbs
• and over)
• Heavy Carrying (45 lbs
• and over)
• Straight Pulling (up to 4 hours)
• Pushing (up to 4 hours)
• Reaching above shoulder
• Use of fingers
• Both hands required
• Walking (up to 8 hours)
• Standing (up to 8 hours)
• Repeated bending (up to 8 hours)
• Both legs required
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Specific visual requirement: Read typed Chapters
• Correctable vision :20/40 in one eye
• Ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
• Hearing (aid permitted)
• The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
• Emotional and Mental Stability: The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needs
• Must complete annual Employee Health requirements - such as annual TB screening or testing - as a condition of employment.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Durham Women's Health Clinic maintains the health and manages the care for patients with a variety of medical problems including hypertension - diabetes - arthritis - cancer - congestive heart failure and other chronic diseases
• The clinic is designed to provide comprehensive primary/specialty Women's Health Care services including gender specific care to male and female Veterans
• The clinic is staffed by providers (attending physicians - advanced practice providers) - registered nurses - licensed practical nurses - pharmacists - social workers and medical support assistants.The Registered Nurse will serve as a primary care nurse in support of the physician or advanced practice provider
• Duties will include - but not be limited to - oversight of nursing staff - patient intake - documentation - point of care testing and health screening
• The RN will assess - triage - take histories and document conditions and concerns for Veterans presenting to the clinic and via the telephone
• In addition to assessment and triage - the RN will assist with chaperoning of exams and assisting with procedures
• The RN is responsible for promoting an environment that supports caring and courteous service - safe patient care - and positive working relationships
• The clinical nurse will coordinate care through the health continuum using health education - health coaching - and health promotion.Duties include but are not limited to: Minimum of three years of successful clinical practice
• Prior recent experience in ambulatory care/primary care nursing - including care of Women Veterans
• Previous experience in the care manager role and coordinating care/care delivery
• Previous experience with telephone advice nursing
• Demonstrated proficiency in using the nursing process in providing care for clients with complex care needs
• Previous knowledge/experience with the patient centered medical home practice model
• Demonstrated ability in the areas of interpersonal relationships - problem solving/critical thinking skills and conflict resolution
• Preferred Level of Education BSN Preferred Certification(s) Ambulatory Care Case Management Medical- Surgical Telephone Nursing Practice 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 hour tours between 0700 and 1800
• Tour subject to change based on the needs of the agency
• Telework: Not available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.