Registered Nurse - Spinal Cord Injury (Outpatient)
Direct Jobs, Seattle, WA, United States
Summary
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Outpatient Clinical Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent – evidence-based care to assigned patients with oversight of licensed vocational nurses
ursing assistants as appropriate to the outpatient setting. Clinical time includes SCI Wound Care and SCI Outpatient Nursing Services.
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 than 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/12936766
Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I – Level I ‑ Delivers fundamental – knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
Nurse I – Level II ‑ Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts – cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
Nurse I – Level III ‑ Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning; self‑directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
Nurse II ‑ Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
Nurse III ‑ Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership – experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Preferred experience: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, One to two years experience as Registered Nurse, Previous rehabilitation nursing experiencing Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting – 45 pounds and over – straight pulling (6 hours), pushing (2 hours), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking (6 hours), standing (2 hours), repeated bending (6 hours), both legs required, ability to distinguish basic colors, visual acuity 20/30.
Duties
Duties include but are not limited to: Providing gender-specific direct Veteran care and care coordination – as it pertains – to Veterans and their care within SCI Outpatient Nursing Care and SCI Wound Care Services
Managing assigned panel(s) – utilizing registries – and ensuring appropriate evaluation and access is provided to veterans
Providing health promotion – health education and coaching on wellness – disease prevention – and chronic care management
Partnering with the patient – family – and interdisciplinary team to promote effective and safe transitions across the health care continuum
Assisting in directing the provision of nursing education – orientation – competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization
Integrating theoretical concepts – basic critical thinking skills – and technically skilled practice
Seeks guidance on how to improve care provided to patients and families
Other duties assigned by SCI Nurse Manager or designee
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday – 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Telework: Not authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
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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Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Outpatient Clinical Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent – evidence-based care to assigned patients with oversight of licensed vocational nurses
ursing assistants as appropriate to the outpatient setting. Clinical time includes SCI Wound Care and SCI Outpatient Nursing Services.
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 than 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/12936766
Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I – Level I ‑ Delivers fundamental – knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
Nurse I – Level II ‑ Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts – cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
Nurse I – Level III ‑ Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning; self‑directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
Nurse II ‑ Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
Nurse III ‑ Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership – experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Preferred experience: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, One to two years experience as Registered Nurse, Previous rehabilitation nursing experiencing Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting – 45 pounds and over – straight pulling (6 hours), pushing (2 hours), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking (6 hours), standing (2 hours), repeated bending (6 hours), both legs required, ability to distinguish basic colors, visual acuity 20/30.
Duties
Duties include but are not limited to: Providing gender-specific direct Veteran care and care coordination – as it pertains – to Veterans and their care within SCI Outpatient Nursing Care and SCI Wound Care Services
Managing assigned panel(s) – utilizing registries – and ensuring appropriate evaluation and access is provided to veterans
Providing health promotion – health education and coaching on wellness – disease prevention – and chronic care management
Partnering with the patient – family – and interdisciplinary team to promote effective and safe transitions across the health care continuum
Assisting in directing the provision of nursing education – orientation – competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization
Integrating theoretical concepts – basic critical thinking skills – and technically skilled practice
Seeks guidance on how to improve care provided to patients and families
Other duties assigned by SCI Nurse Manager or designee
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday – 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Telework: Not authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
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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