Responsible/accountable elements nursing process, collaborating with members of interdisciplinary team/executes position responsibilities that demonstrates leadership/experience/creative approaches/systematically evaluates current practice. Demonstrates core informatics functions: content management/application support/health information technology system optimization/enterprise data management/business architecture management/ partnership management/requirements management/change management.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Informaticist collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, including other program and service leaders at the facility and network. They work closely to establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of Veteran Affairs (VA) staff nationwide. The Informaticist will assist in directing the provision of education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization. Practice includes directing other providers. PRACTICE: Delivers professional practice using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation) with general supervision. Expectations: 1. Works with close supervision, is responsible and accountable for individual informatics nursing practice and seeks direction from others as needed. 2. Manages workload as assigned, organizes, and completes duties in an efficient and appropriate manner. 3. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of interdisciplinary care. 4. Demonstrates basic competent problem-solving skills, and decision-making skills. 5. Practice is based on the nursing process and evidence-based research. 6. Core competencies will depend on the individual role and competency checklist. VETERAN/PATIENT DRIVEN CARE: Provides Veteran/patient driven care by optimizing the patient experience, satisfaction, and/or safety for assigned patients. Expectations: 1. Models high reliability principles and I CARE values to improve the consistency of care delivery and patient outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting. 2. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own nursing judgments and actions. 3. Maintains privacy, security, and confidentiality in the use and handling of data, information, and knowledge. LEADERSHIP: Communicates and collaborates as an effective member of the interprofessional team, demonstrating progression from team member to team leader. Expectations: 1. Demonstrates positive, effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and external customers. 2. Identifies key partners and stakeholders that impact informatics. 3. Recognizes and utilizes the expertise of others to gain own skills and knowledge in a self-directed manner. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Seeks knowledge and learning opportunities that support current nursing practice and self-evaluation. Expectations: 1. Receptive to constructive feedback and develops through self-evaluation. 2. Self-directed in seeking opportunities to increase knowledge and development. 3. Demonstrates communication, education, and leadership skills to support comprehension of and adaptation to organizational updates that drive adoption of change. EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE/RESEARCH: Applies evidence-based practice/research, considering patient preferences to improve quality of care and resource utilization for assigned patients. Expectations: 1. Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practice/research and identifies basic informatics problems and issues. 2. Reviews and shares current practice-related literature with co-workers. 3. Seeks opportunities to participate in team/section/service-level performance improvement activities. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: No available Telework: AD-hoc; available upon services needs Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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/12394335. 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 may require long periods of sitting, standing and/or walking, depending on the location and work at hand. VA RNs may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing. S/he may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. S/he must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, and able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Applicants must possess the mental and physical ability to satisfactorily perform the duties of the proposed assignment. Physical requirements may involve extensive typing/keyboard use, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching above shoulder, walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, and/or repeated bending.

Contacts

• Address Chalmers P Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic 420 North James Road Columbus, OH 43219 US
• Name: Michael D. Robinson
• Email: [email protected]