This position is in the Urology Department at the Bruce W Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The Urology Nurse is responsible for collaborating with the urologists and other healthcare professionals, accurately document, ensuring continuity of care, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and adhering to all relevant healthcare regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure patient safety and confidentiality.

Duties

The Urology Nurse maintains accountability for coordinating and delivering care to nursing staff and patients in the Urology Clinic. The responsibilities of the Urology nurse include the following: Provide nursing care to the Veterans at the Urology Clinic. Maintain care standards in the Urology Clinic when assigned. Assess patients quickly, prioritize, and assist in procedures in the Urology Clinic. Administer medications as ordered at the Urology Clinic. Implement and enforce policies and procedures that contribute to patient safety. Prepare and dispose of specimens per policy. Communicate relevant information to other team members and to patients' family. Safely handle and maintain Reusable Medical Device (RMD) used during procedures at the Urology Clinic. Provide instructions, guidance, and supervision nursing staff. Demonstration of sound decision-making in emergency scenarios based on patient conditions such as vital signs, patient presentation, and assessments. Observe check and monitor all equipment used in the Urology Clinic. Conduct patient assessments and patient monitoring Assist with diagnostic procedures, administer medication, and perform catheter care Provides clinical support to a defined patient population/area, demonstrating proficiency in managing difficult and complex patient care issues. Knowledge of all applicable regulations governing the Urology Clinic with proven success in managing and improving clinical outcome. Collaborates with other healthcare providers to manage, support, and coordinate care. Actively participates in department or practice-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care. Participate in department-based Performance Improvement projects. Demonstrate high initiative, work independently, and establish priorities to meet department and organizational goals. Obtain and maintain appropriate certifications. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

2 years Medical/Surgical nursing experience, 1 year of outpatient experience, 2 years of Urology Nursing experience preferred, Urology/Oncology certification preferred. 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. Licensure and Certification. All Nurses must possess and maintain an active, current, full and unrestricted license as a Nurse to practice in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Education Accreditation Requirement. Nursing education must be from a school of professional nursing accredited by one of the following accrediting organizations at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326. The ACEN accredits all levels of nursing programs, including clinical doctorate, masters/post master's certificate, baccalaureate, associate and diploma nursing education programs. (Note: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission/NLNAC changed its name to ACEN in May 2013. ACEN's website may be utilized to verify accredited programs using automated inquiry processes; however, for verification of any nursing program's accreditation prior to 1998, an automated inquiry cannot be used and ACEN must be contacted directly via their email contact information on the ACEN website to verify.); OR The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 7, Washington, DC 20001. The CCNE is an accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and accredits nursing education programs at the bachelor and master's level. Nursing Bridge Programs. Nursing bridge programs are accelerated nurse education programs which rely upon existing nursing knowledge and education. Graduates from nursing bridge programs that meet accreditation requirements specific grade level requirements in this standard must also be met in addition to the following: Master's Level Bridge Program Education Appointments Prior to Graduation. Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who achieve the level in their education in which they 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 a temporary basis for any period up to three years contingent upon full completion of the professional nursing education program, if education verification provided by the school supports the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) equivalency. Upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program, the Nurse may be converted to a permanent appointment under the provisions of section 7401(a)(1) of title 38. Failure to complete the bridge program on which the temporary appointment was based will result in termination of the appointment. Foreign Education. Graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing who possess a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associate degree level Nursing education program. In order to grant credit towards an appointment based on foreign nursing education higher than the associate degree level, formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized degree equivalency evaluation agency accepted by VA such as the International Consultants of Delaware (ICD) must be obtained. Degree in a Related Field. A graduate level or doctorate degree in health care/management related fields from an institution accredited by the State and approved by the Department of Education at the time the candidate completed the program may be credited as specifically indicated in grade requirements. The graduate level or doctorate degree and coursework must provide evidence in support of the nursing role and duties associated with the assignment and grade level. Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level 1 Diploma or associate degree in nursing with no professional nursing experience Nurse I Level 2 Diploma or associate degree in nursing and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to a Nurse I, Level 3, OR Bachelor's degree in nursing and no professional nursing experience. Nurse I Level 3 Diploma or associate degree in nursing and two years of professional nursing experience, one of which is a year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 2, OR Bachelor's degree in nursing and one year of professional nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 2, OR Master's degree in nursing and no professional nursing experience, OR Master's degree in a related field with a bachelor's degree in nursing with no professional nursing experience. Nurse II Bachelor's degree in nursing and two years of professional nursing experience, one of which is a year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3, OR Master's degree in nursing with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3, OR Master's degree in a related field with a bachelor's degree in nursing with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3, OR Doctorate degree in nursing with no professional nursing experience, OR Doctorate degree in a related field with a master's or bachelor's degree in nursing with no professional nursing experience. Nurse III Master's degree in nursing with two years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III, OR Master's degree in a related field with a bachelor's degree in nursing with two years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III, OR Doctorate degree in nursing with one year of specialized nursing experience which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III, OR Doctorate degree in a related field with a master's or bachelor's degree in nursing with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III. References: 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: The physical and mental status of the Registered Nurse should enable them to perform all their duties under normal and emergent conditions. The evaluation of an individual's ability to perform efficiently and without hazard to self or others will encompass a composite consideration of physical, mental, and emotional ability as related to realistic requirements for the duties and responsibilities to be assumed (VA 5019, Part II Appendix A 4/15/02).

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Bruce W Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1201 Northwest 16th Street Miami, FL 33125 US
• Name: Juliane Merendo
• Phone: (602) 637-2575
• Email: [email protected]