The Endemic RN is a registered professional nurse, qualified by education and experience to provide direct staff support in planning, designing, integrating, implementing, modifying, and evaluating the effectiveness of program components and/ or services to improve the quality of patient care and the appropriateness and timeliness of services provided. Clinical oversight of the non-VA care approval process is provided by the medical center Chief of Staff or designee.

Duties

Specimen Collection: Nurse will provide screening specimen collection for COVID 19 and other diseases / condition as becomes necessary, under the supervision of the Endemic Clinic Manager. Other specimen collections such as blood, tissue, stool, and urine will be conducted per provided protocol. All actives will be charted and recorded in accordance with the most recent policies, directives, SOP's, standards of work, and Nurse Manager orders. These activities may be conducted in hospital, clinic, or field environments. Vaccinations: Nurse will provide vaccination services, performing all duties to published Standards of Work, polices, SOP's, directives, and Nurse Manager orders. All items will be charted and recorded in accordance with same. These activities may be conducted in hospital, clinic, or field environments. Screening: Nurse will provide screening activities including interviews, administered scripted questions, and all actions as defined by the most recent policies, directives, SOP's, standards of work, and Nurse Manager orders. In patient care: Nurse will be eligible to be floated to in patient units to provide basic care within their scope and skill set. Nurse will make known to shift supervisor (Charge RN, Manager, etc) any limit or skill not up to standard with safety of themselves and the patients in mind; and will not attempt without proper supervision or training. . Activities including phone communications, vital sign collection & recording, appointment management, coordination with treatment teams, EKG's, physical head to toe and or area specific exams, as well as dressing changes, charting, and customer service per ICARE values. Clinic environment outside of Endemic area: Nurse will be eligible to be floated to in or assigned into PACT, Surgical, and or Specialty Clinics to provide basic care within their scope and skill set. Nurse will make known to shift supervisor (Charge RN, Manager, etc) any limit or skill not up to standard with safety of themselves and the patients in mind; and will not attempt without proper supervision or training. Activities including phone communications, vital sign collection & recording, appointment management, EKG's, physical head to toe and or area specific exams, as well as dressing changes, charting, and customer service per ICARE values. Emergency Dept. Activities: Nurse will conduct regular activity every pay period in emergency department environment. Nurse will function within training, scope, and established skillset with professionalism. Nurse will perform any activity, treatment, exam, and or procedure within their scope and current competency. . Nurse will make known to shift supervisor (Charge RN, Manager, etc) any limit or skill not up to standard with safety of themselves and the patients in mind; and will not attempt without proper supervision or training. TMS & Training: Nurse will complete all assigned TMS, virtual, teams, and physical training within the allotted time. III. ACCOUNTABLE TO: Direct Supervisor or Rating Official IV. CUSTOMER SERVICE REQUIRMENTS LLVAMC embraces patient-family centered care principles. The incumbent practices good customer service in all work activities. Must be poised and articulate in communicating with people of varied educational levels and varied ethnic backgrounds. Makes caring for the veteran his/her priority while in the work setting and demonstrates customer service principles in all aspects of work. Willing to work cooperatively as a member of a team in all assignments. V. ON-GOING EDUCATION AND TRAINING/COMPETENCY VALIDATION Basic Life Support (BLS) required for RNs in direct patient care positions per policy. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required in specific specialty areas and assignments per policy. Incumbent will be self-directed in completing orientation and on-going mandatory education. Will actively participate in annual competency assessment and validation. and many more not listed above. Work Schedule: Open and to be determined 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/12461029. 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: Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over); Moderate Carrying (15-44 pounds); Straight Pulling; Pushing; Reaching above Shoulder; Walking; Standing; Repeated bending; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Hearing aid (permitted); Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Depth perception; Both eyes required; Both legs required; Use of fingers and both hands required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications

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 Jerry L Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital 11201 Benton Street Loma Linda, CA 92357 US
• Name: Robin Sandoval
• Phone: (909) 583-6138
• Email: [email protected]