The Nurse on Duty (NOD) is a Registered Nurse (RN), graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant and has met licensure requirements for practice in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Nurse Qualification Standards dated March 17, 2009, and the area of assignment. Please carefully read the Required Documents Section below and be sure to upload documents as instructed.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Nurse Officer of the Day (NOD) possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting. Additionally, the NOD possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate and interact appropriately and courteously with internal and external customers, maintain confidentiality of patient/employee information electronically, verbally, and written, work and function within a safe manner including infection control and operation of equipment, integrate and apply pertinent aspects of the Medical Center performance improvement program into his/her professional practice, and utilize nursing research and literature in daily practice. The function of the Nursing Officer of the Day (NOD) is to provide leadership of nursing staff in the delivery of quality nursing care to a culturally diverse veteran population. Nursing Officer of the Day (NOD) possesses a broad-based clinical and managerial knowledge base necessary to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting. The Nursing Officer of the Day (NOD) has accountability for the supervision and direction of the delivery of patient care by nursing personnel on the off tours, weekends and holidays. He/she is responsible for the coordination of activities and the distribution of resources at the unit level in the absence of the Nurse Manager (NM) or designee. The NOD is a member of the code team and is responsible for providing a comprehensive hand off report between peers on off tours, weekends, and holidays and during administrative hours to Nursing Leadership. The NOD logs in and reports approved overtime and unscheduled leave. The NOD is expected to communicate any pertinent issues to the NM directly. This role promotes, creates, demonstrates and ensures a culturally diverse workforce in which the value and needs of all individuals are respected and supported in a just culture. The Nursing Professional Practice Model at the Edward Hines, Jr. Veterans Hospital provides nurses with an organizing framework, based on the mission, vision, and values, that depicts how nurses practice, collaborate, communicate and develop professionally, while providing Veteran-centered care. Underlying the Profession Practice Model is Systems Theory which recognizes that Veterans, their families, and their community interact with nurses, the health care team, and the healthcare organization through a complex set of dynamic, interdependent, and interlinking subsystems. The Nursing Professional Practice Model is based on 7 components, empowering nurses to deliver Veteran-centered care in a supportive environment. These components are: Veteran-Centered Care, Interprofessional Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice, Shared Decision-Making, Leadership, Professional Development, and Care Delivery System. The Nurse on Duty (NOD) is a Registered Nurse (RN), graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant and has met licensure requirements for practice in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Nurse Qualification Standards dated March 17, 2009, and the area of assignment. Degrees as specified shall be from colleges or universities with degree programs for graduate nurses fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) at the time the degree was granted. The NOD should be a citizen of the United States (non-citizens may be appointed when no qualified U.S. citizens are available in accordance with regulations issued by the Under Secretary for Health or designee). As a minimum, a Bachelor of Science (BSN) degree in nursing is required with 3 years of continuous and sustained demonstrated professional nursing practice. Specialized positions may require additional education or certification as defined on the position addendum. Practice requirements include BLS and ACLS. 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: NIGHT Shift: 1930-0800 and 2330-0800 Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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: 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, and sitting. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing. 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 as a condition of employment. In the performance of duties, the incumbent may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles.

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 Edward Hines Junior Hospital 5000 South 5th Avenue Hines, IL 60141 US
• Name: Irene Balas
• Phone: 708-640-4736
• Email: [email protected]