Women's Health PACT Registered Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Traditional pension

Federal 401(k)

Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Registered Nurse for Women’s Health in the PACT Outpatient setting in Reno, NV. The role involves direct gender-specific Veteran care and care coordination within Primary Care.

Requires nursing degree, active state license, and English proficiency. The RN will participate in interdisciplinary care and ensure optimal patient outcomes in a high-demand VA environment.

Qualifications

• English proficiency for direct patient care as required by VA standards.
• Graduate of a nursing program approved by accreditation bodies (ACEN/CCNE).
• Possession of or eligibility for a U.S. state nursing license; temporary appointment options may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct gender-specific Veteran care within the Women’s Health PACT outpatient setting.
• Coordinate care and delegate tasks within nursing practice under supervision.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and ensure continuity of care for Veterans.

Skills

English language proficiency

Clinical nursing skills

Care coordination

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN) from accredited program

State nursing license (active)

ACEN or CCNE accreditation

Job description

Summary

The Register Nurse for Women's Health (WH) Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Outpatient is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care. This nurse provides direct gender-specific Veteran care and care coordination - as it pertains - to Veterans and their care within the Primary Care Department.

The Register Nurse for Women's Health (WH) Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Outpatient is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care. This nurse provides direct gender-specific Veteran care and care coordination - as it pertains - to Veterans and their care within the Primary Care Department.

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/13067846
• 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 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
• The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures
• 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.

Duties

• Major duties include but not limited to: Completes orientation according to expected standards
• Works with close supervision - is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and seeks direction from others as needed
• Manages workload as assigned - organizes - and completes own assignments in an efficient and appropriate manner
• Participates in the development - implementation - and evaluation of interdisciplinary care
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship - allowing the patient to attain - maintain or regain optimal function through assessment and treatment
• Engages patients - families - and other caregivers to incorporate knowledge - values - and beliefs into care planning without judgement or discrimination
• Knowledgeable of ethical issues related to professional nursing practice and follows established policies of the practice setting - VA - and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
• Aware of high reliability principles to deliver consistent care and improve patient outcomes
• Participates in unit based educational activities and continuing education requirements
• Responsible for maintaining competency to continue personal and professional growth
• Applies evidence-based practice/research to patient care
• Participates in unit-based activities to improve and deliver cost effective patient care
• Demonstrates knowledge of specific unit level performance improvement activities
• Incorporates patient preferences into shared care delivery decisions
• Leads and organizes delivery of care to ensure continuity of care and peer accountabilityfor practice in alignment with the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice
• Applies advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to lead staff involvement in planning -decision-making - and evaluating outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting
• Applies nursing expertise to lead improvement - with demonstrated outcomes - beyondthe immediate practice setting
• Leads initiatives to improve the Veteran experience i.e. - care coordination - timeliness toresolve issues - negative trends - or environment of care concerns - beyond the immediatepractice setting
• Demonstrates leadership in patient advocacy by protecting the health - safety - and rightsof patient population groups beyond the immediate practice setting
• Leads staff to identify - analyze and address ethical issues that impact patients -caregivers and staff beyond the immediate practice setting
• Demonstrates positive - effective communication skills - professional behaviors andleadership that promotes a commitment to excellence - improving nursing practice - andfostering collaboration among customers beyond the immediate practice setting
• Makes sustained contributions to healthcare by actively participating in healthcarefacility or service-level committees or councils - establishing active relationships anddemonstrating leadership in improving care beyond the immediate practice setting
• Preferred Experience: Outpatient - Primary Care (PACT) experience 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 to 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized