Registered Nurse - Bangor, United States - Veterans Health Administration

Veterans Health Administration Bangor, United States

2 weeks ago

Description

Summary

This Registered Nurse - Endocrinology position is located at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Bangor, Maine. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week.
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:
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:
All applicants must be physically able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position

A pre-placement physical examination shall be completed prior to appointment.

Duties

"This Registered Nurse - Endocrinology position is located at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Bangor, Maine.
This position is full-time at 40 hours per week.

Included but not limited to:
Oversees clinic schedules, takes steps to maximize clinic access, flow and efficiency.
Supports medical staff in managing consults to the service, assisting in prioritizing and facilitating access for urgent needs.
As requested reports data to Medical Service.
Assists in the case management of patients with complex diseases, i.e.
tracking follow up labs, diagnostic studies and future appointments.
Manages/ triages patient calls and messages, i.e.
requests for medication renewal.
Manages secure messaging program.
Provides comprehensive patient education regarding the management and related treatments delivered to patients in the clinic.
Documents patient education and other encounters in appropriately titled CPRS notes.
Provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients and families in the setting.
Provides nursing care to patients undergoing invasive procedures as applicable to setting.
Coordinates and assists with clinical procedures in the patient care setting.

Follows established safety and infection control standards, use of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) policies and procedures and monitors staff compliance with same.

Ensures that regulatory standards are met, including medication management, clinical procedural requirements and environment of care standards.
Keeps current with changing needs in Health care and advances in standards of care and technology.
Maintains mandatory certifications as dictated by work setting.

Participates in performance improvement initiatives as applicable to clinical practice to supporting improvement of the overall quality of care delivery.

Work Schedule:
Full Time Compressed/Flexible:

Not Authorized Telework:

Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Financial Disclosure Report:

Not required Notifications: This is a Bargaining Unit Position This position is in the Excepted Service This position is covered by a special rate.

Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action).
The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).
In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.

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 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: 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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards"

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