- Leader in PACT performance measure improvement activities such as, but not limited to, 2-day post-discharge contact, chronic disease management, clinical reminder compliance, secure messaging responses etc.
- Adheres to hospital policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Competent in all the Spinal Cord Injury Universal Core requirements that include but are not limited to psychomotor skills, cognitive, and affective skills.
- Competent in recognizing and managing Autonomic Dysreflexia.
- Performs or assists with procedures & patient care responsibilities based upon PACT recommendations, patient care needs, and staff competencies. Procedures may include Urologic procedures, wound care, colorectal, and any other procedure that takes place in the SCI Outpatient Clinics.
- Safely and effectively uses equipment required for patient care and reports equipment issues timely.
- Supervises allied health care providers and support personnel with appropriate authority and holds team members accountable for their responsibilities.
- Promotes whole health and evaluates/documents patient and family educational needs.
- Coordinates clinic flow and documents patient care and nursing resource utilization, accounting for maximum staff productivity, staff/time efficiency, and positive patient outcomes.
- Participates in ongoing PACT quality improvement workplace activities as appropriate to the individual's position, education, and practice environment.
- Leader in huddles and staff meetings.
- Maintains current knowledge of and adheres to Primary Care standards, recommended practices and guidelines.
- Demonstrates leadership with compliance with infection control practices, such as hand washing and wearing of appropriate personal equipment.
- Maintains knowledge and assists in preparations for Joint Commission and CARF surveys.
- Maintains and updates SCI Patient Emergency Contact List.
- Participates as a member on formal service level committees, councils, or performance improvement teams. Provides unit level in-service.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- See "Additional Information" below for details.
- An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1 2 year's 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.
- Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2 3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2 3 year's of nursing practice/experience.
- Practice (RNTTP) Residency Program complies with VHA Directive 1077.
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Spinal Cord Injury - San Diego, United States - Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Description
Summary The Spinal Cord Injury Registered Nurse is a professional RN who is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care.
Responsibilities The Spinal Cord Injury RN assumes the following major duties and responsibilities:
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:
VA
Nurse Total Rewards Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
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
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
Preferred Experience:
At least 3 years of nursing experience. 1-2 years of spinal cord injury or rehab experience preferred.
Work Schedule:
Telework:
Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S.
Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with
VAPolicy.
All applicants tentatively selected for
VAemployment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with
VAPolicy.
Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-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).
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 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.
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.
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
VArecognizes is CGFNS and its' subsidiary, International Consultants of Delaware (ICD).
Without certification of BSN-equivalency, the
VAcan only consider the degree at the associates level and pay will be determined accordingly.
Reference:
VARegulations, specifically
VAHandbook 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); Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight pulling and pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking and standing up to 8 hours; repeated bending; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; hearing aid permitted.
All registered nurses with less than 12-months of RN experience upon entry on duty (EOD) date, will complete a 12-month nurse residency program.
The RN Transition-toEducation
IMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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:
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:
Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VAencourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in
VAare covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive , VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
