The VISN Clinical Contact Center (CCC) Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct care and counseling for patients through a virtual care system for the promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness based on the application of the nursing process which includes systematic data gathering, assessment, use of appropriate nursing judgment and evaluation of human responses to actual or potential health problems.

Duties

This is a VIRTUAL position. These positions require the employee to be located in the VISN 15 catchment area. The incumbent will be required to report to work in one of the VISN 15 facilities within an hour to resume duties when unable to telework from home in addition to completing face to face training periodically. Upon selection, salary would be determined based on one of the VISN 15 facilities: VA Heartland Network - VISN 15 The VISN 15 Clinical Contact Center (CCC) Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct care and counseling for patients through a virtual care system for the promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness based on the application of the nursing process which includes systematic data gathering, assessment, use of appropriate nursing judgment and evaluation of human responses to actual or potential health problems. The RN role is complex-requiring flexibility, independent decision making, and collaboration. The RN is an expert communicator and provides timely, appropriate, advice, and guidance to patients and their representatives who seek assistance with health care issues. The RN communicates through a structured process in which information is exchanged clearly and accurately among team members. The RN must be able to utilize appropriate internal and external resources to the virtual encounter, report unusual occurrences and adverse events, integrate and apply pertinent aspects of governing initiatives, directives, memorandums, and clinical practice guidelines to their professional nursing practice. The RN actively assesses situational elements to gain understanding and maintain awareness to support team functioning. The RN applies the nursing process, critical thinking skills, and nursing judgment. The RN considers recommended dispositions and interventions from clinical decision support tools to assess and address the clinical needs of patients. The RN's recommendations reflect the uniqueness of each patient and their health concerns as well as disease processes and adaptation. Recommendations may be emergent and include those to preserve life, prevent disability, or promote health and well-being, including teaching and counseling. These encounters are documented in the electronic health record. National certification and ICU/ER experience preferred. Work Schedule: 0900AM-5:30PM Monday through Friday. Variable day shift hours, variable holidays, and rotating weekends. Telework: Available Virtual: This is a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. 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 the appropriate State-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). 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: Five years nursing experience preferred with at least 1 year of critical care (ER, ICU, procedural), Telephone triage experience or 2 years of primary care experience preferred. 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, adequate auditory perception, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially extended periods of computer use, virtual care equipment use and sitting. 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 and able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Must meet Employee Health mandates as a condition of employment

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 VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System 2200 SW Gage Blvd Topeka, KS 66622 US
• Name: Ashley Laws
• Phone: 618-253-9776
• Email: [email protected]