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GI Lab Charge Nurse/Board Runner: When functioning in the role of the Charge Nurse/Board Runner, the RN will complete duties as appropriate per unit managers, lead by example by demonstrating leadership, experience, and facilitation of patient flow during his/her shift. The Charge Nurse (CN) assists in patient care and quality of delivered care by staff. The CN will assess staffing variances throughout the shift and work collaboratively with the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager. The CN ensures timely patient flow by coordinating the entire scope of the procedure (from pre-op, outpatient/in-patient procedures, and recovery) including team room assignments and physician assignments patients, coordinating of travel cases and urgent/emergent procedures added to the schedule. This includes ensuring staff provide timely nursing care and adhere to policies, procedures and follow all protocols, guidelines and standards of practice (SOP) by monitoring and notifying the Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse manager or designee of practice issues, while providing positive and constructive instruction / feedback as appropriate.
GI Endoscopy Lab Nurse
The Gastroenterology Nurse is assigned to the Gastroenterology Section of the Nursing Service VALLHCS. The Gastroenterology Nurse is a professional Registered Nurse who provides high-quality, evidence-based care for Veteran patients who are undergoing endoscopy procedures by the Gastroenterology team for both out-patient and inpatient settings. The GI Lab nurse role covers pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure recovery. The GI section provides clinical assessment of Veterans who have GI related conditions from swallowing to elimination. The services include evaluation, diagnosis and treatment, follow-up, responding to consults, patient/family/caregiver education, and ongoing outreach. This service also participates in clinical research and outcomes. The nurse working in this role will coordinate appointments, work with schedulers, evaluate orders and consults, assist with coordination of care, participate in the education of Veterans and family/caretakers, process clinical encounters, and review and document in the Veteran's clinical record. This RN practices in a complex patient care setting in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members, colleagues, and the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager. The RN is responsible for the delivery of nursing care to the Veteran population being treated for multiple specialty diagnoses. The GI Lab nurse must be proficient in patient triage, basic nursing care, and assist with practices and protocols in pre-op, intra-procedure, and post-op. The types of patients include but are not limited to the following: Allergy, Cardiology, Dermatology, Diabetes Management, Endocrinology, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology, Preventative Medicine, and Rheumatology. The incumbent is accountable when assigned as a primary nurse or team leader for a defined group of patients during their shift or for an entire episode of care. Based upon education and experience, this nurse may provide direct supervision over new hires and/or student nurses. This nurse may be assigned as a preceptor, resource/circulator, or team lead. This RN must be moderate sedation trained, including pre-procedure assessment, intra-procedure monitoring, and post procedure recovery. On a daily basis the nurse may be exposed to infected patients, contaminated materials, patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia or psychiatric disorders and appropriate and appropriate protocols must be followed. This RN must also have Basic Arrythmia Recognition Training. They will safely provide care to patients during procedures and demonstrate competency in administering medications. They will require minimum supervision, and they will utilize the nursing process to safely and therapeutically care for patients with obvious as well as subtle needs. This RN will assist with endoscopy specialty procedures and other specialty procedures within the scope of the Gastroenterology Section (Paracentesis, Motility, Biofeedback, etc.) as needed, maintaining integrity of specimens and following proper policies/protocols related to the collection of samples. They will supervise support staff and delegate care within their scope of practice. This RN will identify and seek resolution of patient-related problems, using available resources and problem solving skills. They will work effectively with all levels of staff and aim to include collaborative efforts with other health professionals.
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Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 10 hour tours. Tour 07:00am to 5:30pm with rotating day off or pending the needs of the facility.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
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NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following four dimensions of nursing: Practice, Professional Development, Collaboration and Scientific Inquiry. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 02/15/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12302007.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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First priority will be given to current VA Loma Linda employees. To be considered you MUST submit a current SF-50.
Full Time
$66k-83k (estimate)
02/07/2024
05/03/2024