Registered Nurse at Medical Specialty Clinics at San Diego VA Healthcare System provides patient care, care coordination, health promotion, health education and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management. This position is located at Oceanside, CA
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/12723967. 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. Preferred experience: At least two years experience in the management of patients in the ambulatory setting, including assisting providers with outpatient minor procedures. At least one-year experience in leading an ambulatory clinic with demonstrated success. At least one year experience with assisting with dermatology procedures, including Mohs and other dermatologic excisional procedures. Experience in leading process improvements, taking initiative in ensuring compliance with regulatory directives and mandates. ¿ At least one-year experience as an ambulatory care charge nurse/leader. Ambulatory Certification from the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. 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.
The Medical Specialty Clinics' (MSC) Registered Nurse (RN) demonstrates leadership when providing and improving patient care. The incumbent reports directly to the Nurse Manager of the MSC. The MSC RN assumes the following major duties and responsibilities: Provides direct patient care. Assists and coordinates with triaging phone calls, walk-in patients, and clinic flow. Assists with consult management or procedures scheduling/coordination. Assists the NM, Assistant NM (ANM), in supervising and providing performance evaluation feedback on licensed vocational nurses (LVN) and health technicians/nurse assistants. Actively participates in staff and module meetings. Functions as a clinic/department charge nurse, in the absence of the NM or ANM. Provide and coordinate anti-thrombic patient education on patients not enrolled in the anticoagulation clinic. Prepares AIDS case reporting to the Centers for Disease Control and VA Central office, in the absence of the Special Infectious Diseases (SpID) RN. Performs pre- and post-HIV test counseling per VA policy. Collects required specimens (e.g., throat, wound cultures, etc.), and submits it to the laboratory for processing. Coordinates public health information with the San Diego County Health Department. Stroke data collection for submission to the National IPEC Database. Chart review/clinical validation of stroke data with the neurology team. Observe unannounced stroke codes, utilizing a record/tracking tool. Coordinate stroke code drills. Reinforce stroke education provided at discharge at stroke clinic follow-up appointment. Work with neurology team to provide facility-wide staff education. Provide care coordination of newly diagnosed cancer patients, including assisting patients and their caregivers in making informed decisions, collaborating with an interprofessional team to allow for timely cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life care, and increased supportive care across the cancer continuum. Performs other duties as assigned. 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 Work Schedule: Full Time; ; M-F between the hours of 0600-2100, specific tour of duty to be discussed during interview. Compressed/Flexible: n/a Telework: n/a Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.