Registered Nurse (Wound Care)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off: 50 days per year

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Salisbury, NC seeks a Registered Nurse (Wound Care) to oversee and perform nursing care for patients with acute and chronic wounds across settings.

The role emphasizes evidence-based wound management, leadership in education, and adherence to licensure and safety standards. The position requires active RN licensure, English proficiency, and experience in acute or wound care; it offers a comprehensive benefits package and a Monday-Friday schedule with

Qualifications

• Basic English proficiency for direct patient care.
• Minimum nursing education from an approved program.
• Active RN license in the United States; may include bridge and licensure steps.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise care for patients with acute and chronic wounds.
• Administer medications and procedures per policies.
• Lead wound care planning, education, and quality improvement efforts.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Acute Care/Wound Care experience

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

RN license with state registration

ACEN/CCNE accreditation knowledge

Job description

Summary

The Registered Nurse (Wound Care) is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising the management of patients/residents with acute and chronic wounds across clinical practice settings. NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position.

Summary

The Registered Nurse (Wound Care) is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising the management of patients/residents with acute and chronic wounds across clinical practice settings. 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/Certifications: 2-3 years Acute Care/Wound Care experience


• Wound and Ostomy Certifications


• 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/13070488


• 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 visual acuity - keen hearing


• clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity


• This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing


• Transferring patients and objects may be required


• Mechanical inpatient lifts are provided


• The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations - operative/invasive procedures - or home settings


• The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who\"\" are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders


• 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


• The incumbent who provides care in home settings or other off-site locations may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicle.

Duties

• The Registered Nurse (Wound Care) is responsible for providing competent - evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants - as appropriate to specialty clinical practice setting


• Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines


• Other duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to the following: Identifies and institutes preventive treatment measures and monitors results of wound care delivered


• Provides colleagues with useful tools to improve wound care knowledge - assessment - and management skills


• Assists in directing the provision of nursing education - orientation - competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation


• Analyzes resources available to staff and identifies risk areas - including quality metrics - supplies - equipment - availability of data and information to foster a safe and supportive environment for staff learning - educational and professional development


• Provides evaluation of the effectiveness of resources - equipment - supplies - and specialty advanced therapies currently in use and being considered for future use for wound assessment and management (and may include ostomy and continence care)


• Apply clinical knowledge/judgment to lead staff involvement in planning - decision making - and evaluating outcomes within the immediate practice setting


• Demonstrates wound care experience that involves performing integrating theoretical concepts - strong critical thinking skills - and reflecting technically skilled wound care practice


• 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


• Perform 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: Monday - Friday (Determined by Supervisor -shift may vary) Telework: No Virtual: This is not a virtual position


• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized