Robley Rex VA Healthcare System, Louisville, Kentucky is currently recruiting for a Pain Management Registered located in Nursing Service Geriatrics and Extended Care Service.
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/12772148. 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: Previous experience in Pain Management. Previous experience in procedural or outpatient care area preferred. BSN/MSN preferred Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: See VA Handbook 5005, Part III, Chapter 2, paragraph 7, and VA Handbook 5019, Occupational Health Services. All applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the duties of the position. Must be able to lift (30 lbs or more); twisting and/or bending, standing and/or walking almost constantly during the course of the day.
The Pain Specialty Clinic Nurse is a licensed registered nurse who meets the educational, experiential, and competency requirements defined in the Nurse Qualification Standards. They assess, advocates, plans, implements, supervises, coordinates, monitors, teaches, and evaluates health care options and services to ensure the needs of the individual patient are met. The Pain Specialty Clinic RN serves as an integral member of the Pain Clinic Interdisciplinary Team and is responsible for contributing to the therapeutic environment which addresses the biopsychosocial needs of the chronic pain patient to promote optimal health status. The Pain Specialty Clinic RN is a registered nurse, who executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and clinical excellence in the management of the chronic pain patient. The Pain Specialty Clinic RN demonstrates strength in the areas of interpersonal relations, critical thinking, problem solving and clinical expertise in the assessment and care of the chronic pain patient. The incumbent will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, clinical and administrative staff to ensure the patient's needs are met in a safe, effective and efficient manner. The Pain Specialty Clinic RN is responsible for meeting the objectives of the program while providing patient centered, holistic care to Veterans ranging in age from 18 through the geriatric years, taking into consideration diagnosis and bio-psychosocial, spiritual, age-specific, and cultural needs. Functional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assessment, care planning and implementation, patient education, care coordination, advocacy, monitoring and re-assessment to meet an individuals' health care needs. Adheres to established policies, standards of care and standards of practice Demonstrates leadership when providing nursing care Demonstrates competencies based on Professional Standards and Dimensions of Practice Must be BLS certified Must complete ACLS within 90 days of hire Must complete all required competencies, including yearly moderate sedation training Accountable for patient care of the chronic pain patient including procedural interventions and promoting self-management, prevention and wellness based upon the patient's goals Uses the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning implementation and evaluation) to collaborate with the Pain Interdisciplinary Team (Patient, Pain MD and APRN/Program Manager, Social Worker, Psychologist and Physical Therapist), the family/caregiver as well as internal and community-based entities to implement a plan of care that meets the needs of each patient with the goal to maintain or improve quality of life and enhance patient satisfaction. 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: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Ad Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Pay Schedule: NF45