nurse i level ii

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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 Summary
 
 
 
 The RN in Therapeutic Neuromodulation provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing advanced psychiatric treatments including Ketamine Infusion Therapy - TMS - and ECT. The RN collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe - evidence-based - and patient-centered care in accordance with facility policies - professional standards - and regulatory guidelines.
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 Basic Requirements:
 
 
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 English Language Proficiency
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 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
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 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)
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 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
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 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
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 (Reference VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6)
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 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
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 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)
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 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
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 Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: 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
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 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
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 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:
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 Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
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 An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
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 Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
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 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
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 Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
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 Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
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 An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
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 OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
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 OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
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 OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
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 Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
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 A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
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 OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
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 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
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 OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
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 OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
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 Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
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 MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
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 Reference: VA Regulations - specifically VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard
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 This can be found in the local Human Resources Office
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 Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
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 This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping
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 sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
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 Transferring patients and objects may be required
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 The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to wear protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures
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 The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
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 The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needs.
 
 
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 Duties
 
 
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 Duties include - but are not limited to: Conduct pre-treatment assessments including vital signs - mental status evaluations - and medication reconciliation
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 Administer and monitor Ketamine infusions per protocol - observing for adverse reactions and therapeutic response
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 Assist with TMS sessions - including patient setup - coil placement - and session monitoring
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 Support ECT procedures by preparing patients - assisting anesthesia staff - and monitoring post-anesthesia recovery
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 Document all care provided in the electronic health record (EHR) accurately and timely
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 Educate patients and families about treatment procedures - expected outcomes - and potential side effects
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 Provide emotional support and reassurance before - during - and after procedures
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 Reinforce adherence to treatment plans and follow-up care
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 Ensure all procedures are conducted in accordance with hospital policies - Joint Commission standards - and other regulatory requirements
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 Maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control - medication administration - and emergency response protocols
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 Participate in quality improvement initiatives and incident reporting as needed
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 Collaborate with psychiatrists - anesthesiologists - technicians - and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care
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 Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case reviews
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 Provide input into protocol development and process improvement
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 Preferred Experience: Minimum of 2 years of critical care nursing experience (PACU - ICU - OR ER) - procedural - or critical care settings
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 Minimum of 2 years in mental health nursing care setting - Prior experience with neuromodulation therapies (Ketamine - TMS - ECT) strongly preferred
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 Experience with sedation monitoring and post-anesthesia care is a plus
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 ACLS certified required Preferred Skills: Proficient in IV insertion - medication administration - and patient monitoring
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 Strong assessment - documentation - and communication skills
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 Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced - evolving clinical environment
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 Comfort with electronic health records (EHR) and procedural documentation
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 Work Schedule: Various Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
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 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
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 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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 Bargaining Unit Position: Not Covered VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards
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Nurse

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 Summary
 
 
 
 This is an intermittent/PRN position with Community Based Clinics. This RN will demonstrate proficiency in triage - assessment - interdisciplinary team communication - and care coordination to improve patient outcomes.
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 Basic Requirements:
 
 
 <ul>
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 English Language Proficiency
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 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
 </li>
 <li>
 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)
 </li>
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 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
 </li>
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 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
 </li>
 <li>
 (Reference VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6)
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
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 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)
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 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
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 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
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 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
 </li>
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 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/12818343
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 Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
 </li>
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 An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
 </li>
 <li>
 Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
 </li>
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 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
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 Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
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 Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
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 An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
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 OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
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 OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
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 OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
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 Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
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 A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
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 OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
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 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
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 OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
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 OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
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 Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
 </li>
 <li>
 MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
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 Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
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 Preferred Experience: 1 plus years of Primary Care/Outpatient experience
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 Physical Requirements: This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - and sitting
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 The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing
 </li>
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 The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
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 The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needs
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 Must complete annual Employee Health requirements - such as annual TB screening or testing - as a condition of employment
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 In the performance of duties - the incumbent may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles.
 
 
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 Duties
 
 
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 The Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent - evidence-based gender-specific care to primary care patients with oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting
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 This nurse provides direct Veteran care and care coordination - as it pertains - to Veterans and their care within the Primary Care Department
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 The nurse performs triage and assessment of patients on the team panel or unit making sure to provide prompt and appropriate treatment for Veterans health concerns to ensure care is timely
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 The nurse demonstrates high quality customer service skills
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 Manages assigned panel(s) - utilizes registries - and ensures appropriate evaluation and access is provided to patient panels
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 This nurse provides health promotion - health education and coaching on wellness - disease prevention - and chronic care management
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 This includes managing and monitoring high risk patients on the panel for improvement of patient outcomes including prevention of hospitalization and improvement in ambulatory care sensitive conditions
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 The nurse collaborates and coordinates care with interdisciplinary team members from other services within the department as well as services in the community
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 The nurse supports virtual care clinic modalities
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 The nurse will assist in directing the provision of nursing education - orientation - competencies and providing quality improvement and enhance outcomes utilization
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 This nurse integrates outpatient nursing knowledge - skills - abilities - and judgment and is self-directed in goal setting for managing complex PACT situations
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 Validates understanding of the rationale for care processes and decisions
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 Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care
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 The nurse will demonstrate the ability to cope with and manage competing priorities
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 The nurse demonstrates competence in primary care practice and decision-making - deliberate planning - and critical thinking skills
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 Responsible for participating within unit based and/or organizational level Shared Governance councils - utilizing clinical expertise - evidence-based practice - and knowledge to assist with finding solutions to problems or issues to improve the quality care provided to our veterans
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 Responsible for participating within unit based and/or organizational level Shared Governance councils - utilizing clinical expertise - evidence-based practice - and knowledge to assist with finding solutions to problems or issues to improve the quality care provided to our veterans
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 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 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 May be eligible for Health Insurance and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) if expected to work over 130 hours per month for 90 days
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 Work Schedule: Intermittent/PRN - Monday-Friday (Day Tour) Telework: Not eligible for telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
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US Department of Veterans Affairs

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