This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The registered nurse primarily functions as a nurse who systematically and continuously collects and assesses data related to patient's health status to provide therapeutic patient and family centered care. The registered nurse is responsible for assessing, developing and implementing a plan of care to meet the spiritual, emotional, and physiological needs of each patient. The registered nurse is responsible for ensuring that the plan of care is carried out through performance and leadership of subordinate personnel. He/she must demonstrate competency in performing effectively in emergency situations. Major Duties: Adheres to the standards of nursing practice of VA Medical Center, which consist of a systematic approach to nursing practice by using the nursing process. Assesses the patient status upon arrival to the Ambulatory Care suite and continually thereafter. Develops a plan of care by the preparation of the Ambulatory Care Unit, necessary supplies, and equipment as indicated by the patient's illness. Coordinates preparational activities of the Ambulatory Care with other members of the Operating Room (OR) and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and across the continuum of this medical facility. Review and act on test results (Lab, X-Ray) and initiate and monitor intravenous IV infusions. Assist or perform procedures (e.g. EKGs, dressing changes, subcutaneous or intra-muscular injections. Accurately records nursing actions and provider directions in the Ambulatory Care Unit Report, which reflects the nursing care provided during the surgical procedure. Evaluates the care given by comparing psychological and physical needs. Demonstrates knowledge and judgment needed to meet the nursing needs of the patient. Correlates operative procedure with human anatomy and physiology involved. Demonstrates organizational ability by using time, equipment, and personnel effectively. Communicates with other nursing units and hospital departments as necessary in lending knowledge and care for the patients involved. Observes and assists with orientation of newly assigned nursing staff, medical students and student nurses assigned to the Ambulatory Care Unit. Monitoring post-operative patients' level of consciousness after the recovery o of anesthesia. Closely observing patients' signs of side effects of post residual anesthesia medication. Collaborating with medical team on post-operative care and facilizing timely specialized interventions. Systematically evaluating current practice and formulating outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within an area of expertise. Guiding, developing, and supporting staff from a leadership perspective. Using professional standards of care, scientific evidence, and practice to evaluate programs and/or service activities. Develops a plan of care by the preparation of the Ambulatory Care Unit, necessary supplies, and equipment as indicated by the patient's illness. Coordinates preparational activities of the Ambulatory Care with other members of the Operating Room (OR) and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and across the continuum of this medical facility. Review and act on test results (Lab, X-Ray) and initiate and monitor intravenous IV infusions. 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: M-F-(06:00-14:30), (7:30-16:00), (8-16:30), (8:30 - 17:00), (9:30- 6), (10:30-19:00), various rotating shifts and call may be required with rotating Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: $15,000 Authorized. Recruitment Incentives for this position incur a 3 year service obligation. EDRP Authorized: Contact Olympia Smith, [email protected] , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 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). The approving official may authorize a waiver of the requirement for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing provided the college or university has regional accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time of the candidate's graduation and the composite qualifications of the applicant warrant such consideration. In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred Experience: 2-3 years of either ambulatory surgery/Pre-op/GI/GU experience. ACLS/BLS Certification Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. This position requires potentially long periods of continued moderate lifting (15 - 44 Ibs), pulling hand over hand (

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address GV Sonny Montgomery VAMC 1500 East Woodrow Wilson Drive Jackson, MS 39216 US
• Name: Carlos Bonilla
• Phone: 8
• Email: [email protected]