The RN Specialty Care - Wound Care works with interdisciplinary team members, providing patient driven care to Veterans served primarily by the Wound Care team and other specialty services as needed

Duties

Collaborates with Team, committees, workgroups and/or projects related to the implementation of Veteran Care Demonstrates proper hand hygiene prior to and immediately following patient care/contact. Ability to locate and abide by the MCP's/MCM's, policies and standard of processes to foster a High Reliability Organization. Assist the provider and/or RN with gathering data, chart reviews and documents appropriately. Gets specialty clinic ready for provider and patients by obtaining current clinic appointment list, ensuring supplies and equipment are readily available, lab and diagnostic test are ordered, lab and diagnostic results pertaining to the specialty clinic appointment are available for provider Supports Team development through remediation, mentoring, certification and product rollouts. Assist with educational programs to reflect learner needs/outcomes, health care trends, research, and changes in the healthcare environment. Recognizes normal from abnormal findings based on patient admitting diagnosis and history, reports information to Provider and/or RN Follows current policy and procedure regarding patient with positive screenings of Suicidal ideation/ Homicidal ideation, PTSD/Depression, positive Audit-C (alcohol screening). Notifies provider and/or RN of findings and completes documentation appropriately. Gathers data, notifies and documents increased signs of confusion, agitation, and unsafe behavior. Notifies provider/RN in a timely manner of patient condition changes. Has the ability to recognize abnormal vital signs, notifies provider/RN and documents accordingly to policy and procedure guidelines. Participates and ensures a "time-out" is performed prior to procedures and documents accordingly with all required information. Demonstrates safe administration of injections, including review of chart for clear/correct orders and instructions, appropriate patient teaching, location of necessary equipment-such as, but not limited to AED, supplies and appropriate scheduling of veteran for return appointment. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0730 - 1600 Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not available Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Bargaining Unit: This position is part of the bargaining unit. 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

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. Education: 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. License: 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: Wound care experience 3-5 years RN experience Certification in Wound Care strongly recommended (if not certified must be obtained within 6 months of hired date) Wound Care Experience preferred Participation in activities and served as a leader in promoting best practices, department specific initiatives and process improvement. This position requires flexibility in daily clinical assignments and be able to take call when required. The ability to multi-task and document utilizing computers or laptop work stations. Type 40 words per minute preferred Makes caring for the veteran and their family his/her priority while in the work setting along with demonstrating customer service principles in all aspects of work. 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: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds; Straight pulling (3 hours); Pushing; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (8 hours); Standing (3.5 hours); Kneeling (0.5 hours); Repeated bending (1 hour); Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted).

Education

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), or Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) must be recognized by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by either of the following accrediting agencies at the time the program was completed by the applicant:

1. The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) OR
2. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
3. ACEN/NLNAC or CCNE program or degree accreditation may also be found under the U.S. Department of Education

NOTES:

• Department of Education: 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/.
• Foreign Education: 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.
• School Name: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
• No longer on accreditation site: If your school was accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation, but is no longer listed on the websites, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet

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

Contacts

• Address Thomas E Creek VA Medical Center 6010 Amarillo Boulevard, West Amarillo, TX 79106 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]