The Registered Nurse Preceptor-Operating Room works jointly with the Operating Room nursing leadership and the Chief Nurse of Peri-Operative Services in the provision of effective and comprehensive nursing staff development and continuing education programs that support nursing practice, improve nursing health care delivery, and enhance professional development of all nursing personnel.

Duties

The Registered Nurse-Preceptor serves as a preceptor, mentor and role model to nursing staff for education and practice, and contributes to the organization and the nursing profession through active participation on designated committees, involvement in professional organizations, and formal presentations and publications. Major Duties: Utilize nursing process to manage, prioritize, and organize educational needs for Operating Room staff. Responsible and accountable for gap analysis of Operating Room staff in conjunction with Operating Room leadership. Registered Nurse-Preceptor will create and maintain didactic and simulation curriculum and provide regular classroom instruction in conjunction with stimulation training. Able to provide patient care as outlined by the staff nurse job description for the unit Serve as Preceptor and Mentor for new staff, nursing residents and students assigned to the unit Serve as Mentor and role model for nursing preceptor staff on the unit. Including conducting regular check-ins with nursing staff actively completing nursing preceptor training Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement didactic and stimulation training for the nursing unit Consult with individual clinical groups to facilitate continuing education activities to improve the delivery of care Assist stakeholders by utilizing clinical expertise to assist in identifying and securing appropriate and available resources to address nursing educational needs within the Nursing Unit Utilize the nursing process to identify creative strategies to increase efficiency for assigned units, teams or workgroups related to Operating Room overall strategic goals Demonstrate leadership and initiative to support all clinical services through the development and implementation of education programs focused on health information systems such as the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS), Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) programs, Essentris, and others as apply within the Operating Room Evaluate the need for new technology and plan for future resources in conjunction with Operating Room Leadership and/or Chief of Nursing Education Collect data for and assist in the preparation of reports as required and/or requested by VASLCHCS Administration, and Central Office Serve and Simulation Faculty for the Nursing Education Department. Will develop and provide interprofessional simulation training for the Operating Room to support staff professional development, annual mandatory education, and competency training Support the Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (if required for nursing unit) classes as trained instructor Responsible to coordinate with Nursing Education staff the use of simulation resources (manikins, simulation lab, etc). Ensure appropriate use of simulation and education resources. Participate in maintenance of education equipment and simulation/classroom spaces Serve as Faculty for the Nurse Residency programs and Student Nurse programs Serve in key roles on committees, councils, and teams utilizing expert clinical knowledge, with an emphasis on nursing education Promote a positive image of VA nursing within the medical center and in the community Ensure expert knowledge and comprehensive understanding of policies and procedures as it relates to the nursing education Use the group process to identify, anticipate, evaluate and resolve nursing staff educational needs within the Operating Room Maintain effective relationships with colleges and clinical instructors/clinical rotations who have students receiving clinical education within the Operating Room Demonstrate operating knowledge of A/V equipment and arrangement of classroom to accommodate learner and presenter needs Actively participate in committee and task force activities as assigned Provide career guidance to Nursing staff including advice to staff on application requirements for scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM *Hours may vary based on Operating Room needs* Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Preferred Experience: Operating Room Experience

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), 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 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); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program. Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program. (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 to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). 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. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification. Grade Determinations: The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade. The Dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12323007. Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I, Level I Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies. An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional professional nursing required. Nurse I, Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex. An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required. Nurse I, Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations. An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I, Level 2; OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I, Level 2; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience; OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience. Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience. Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting. MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III. *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees. 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 Registered Nurse-Preceptor 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 Registered Nurse-Preceptor may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The Registered Nurse-Preceptor must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patients needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment. The Registered Nurse-Preceptor who provides care in home settings or other off-site locations may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles.

Contacts

• Address VA SALT LAKE CITY HCS 500 Foothill Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84148 US
• Name: Andie Mhoon
• Phone: 501-626-3925
• Email: [email protected]