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    Registered Nurse - Jackson, United States - Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

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    Salary: Open

    Categories:

    General Nursing

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    This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.

    You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

    Approval, award amount (up to $,) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

    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
    VAPolicy.

    English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C.

    (d), 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 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
    VAalong with a copy of the MSN transcript.

    (Reference
    VAHandbook , 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.

    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:
    Chemotherapy experience- Certification Preferred BlS required/ACLS preferred Approximately 4-5 years of clinical experience in a hospital or

    Ambulatory 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:

    VARegulations, specifically
    VAHandbook , Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.


    Physical Requirements:

    The population of male and female veterans served ranges from the adult, age 18, to the elderly adult, age 65 and over.

    Jackson VAMC is a major interdisciplinary teaching facility, serving medical, surgical, and neurological inpatients and outpatients. 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.

    The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures.

    The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders.

    The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based outpatient needs.

    ["The Registered Nurse (Chemotherapy) will perform clinical duties as directed by the Associate Director for Patient Care Services through the Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services/Acute Care, Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services/ Long Term Care, designated Associate Chief of Nursing Service and Nurse Manager (or designee).

    The Chemotherapy staff registered nurse will provide safe, basic care to residents at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery
    VAMedical Center Chemotherapy Clinic.

    Duties to include but not limited to the following:

    Adheres to established policies, standards of care and standards of practice Demonstrates leadership when providing nursing care Serves as a role model when assigned as team leader or charge nurse under the supervision of the Head Nurse or designee.

    Applies the nursing process to systems or processes at the unit/team/work group level to improve care. Demonstrates leadership by involving other in improving care. Supports and enhances client self-determination. Serves as a resource for clients and staff in addressing ethical issues. Identifies and assesses resource utilization and safety issues, taking appropriate action. Acquires knowledge and skills to maintain expertise in area of practice. Uses group process to identify, analyze, and resolve care problems. Initiates/participates in quality improvement activities that result in improved outcomes. Uses a body of research to validate and/or change work group practice.

    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 K with up to 5% in contributions by
    VAInsurance: 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: 07:30am- 4:00pm Subject to change based on the needs of the facility


    Telework:

    Not Available Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
    May be Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact Olympia Smith, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS):

    Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:

    Not required"] About The Veterans Health Administration is America's largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1, health care facilities, including medical centers and 1, outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.

    Central Texas Veterans Health Care system provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, nutrition counseling, prosthetics, treatment for spinal cord injuries, women's health care, and more.

    Below, you'll find our address and hours, parking and transportation information, and the other health services we offer at Olin E.

    Teague Veterans Medical Center in Temple.

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