The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center is seeking to hire a Registered Nurses to help serve our Veterans in our outpatient Specialty Care Clinic.

Duties

The Registered Nurse will provide care to Veterans in one or more outpatient clinics supported by Ambulatory Care Medicine and Surgery Clinic staff: Ambulatory Procedures, Cardiology, Cath Lab, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Gynecology, Hematology, Hepatology, Nephrology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, Podiatry Palliative, Pulmonary, Rheumatology, Sleep, TBI/Polytrauma, Thoracic Surgery, Urology, Vascular Surgery, or other clinics as assigned. The following list delineates commonly performed procedures in the Outpatient Surgical and Medical Clinics, that the incumbent will assist with or perform while ensuring evidence-based care and continuity is a fundamental cornerstone of practice: Alpha Stim Bladder Scan Bone Marrow Biopsy Chemotherapy Administration (Chemo Certified Staff Only) Colposcopy Cryotherapy Dressing Changes Fibro Scan Foley or Suprapubic Catheter Insertion/Removal and Trial Void EKG Emergency Intervention: BLS Excision of Various Types of Lesions Incision and Drainage of Wounds/Abscesses Incision Biopsies Injections Including Vaccines IV or Central Line Access Joint aspirations and Injections Nail Care with Nail Buster Nerve Conduction Studies Prostate Biopsy Punch Biopsy Shave Biopsy Spinal Tap Suture or Staple Removal Wound Care including Wound Vac Application. The Registered Nurse is responsible for collaborating with other health members to develop, implement, and coordinate patient care delivery to achieve maximum quality, patient-centered care, positive patient outcomes, and appropriate utilization of resources for a culturally diverse veteran patient population in the Ambulatory Care setting. The nurse possesses the competence, knowledge and skills to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative interdisciplinary practice setting, which will then enable effective implementation of health promotion and prevention practices, management of acute and chronic illnesses, and attainment of optimal levels of functioning and/or support of the dying patient and significant others. Patients requiring complex care management are referred to the appropriate services for further coordination of care. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0730-1600 Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

Requirements

Qualifications

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: Preferred experience in an outpatient setting. Previous Pain Clinic Experience. 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 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. In accordance with VHA Directive 2010-032, dated 28 June 2010. Maximum weight limits for patients is 35lbs. For material/equipment is 51lbs., as supported b NIOSH and OSHA Regulations.

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 Robert J Dole VA Medical and Regional Office Center 5500 East Kellogg Drive Wichita, KS 67218 US
• Name: Cynthia Hildebrandt
• Phone: 9136822000
• Email: [email protected]