What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Nursing Officer of the Day position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Summary
The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Wichita - Kansas is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse - Nursing Officer of the Day (NOD) (Nursing/Patient Support Services) - Nursing/Patient Support Services .
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Wichita - Kansas is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse - Nursing Officer of the Day (NOD) (Nursing/Patient Support Services) - Nursing/Patient Support 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 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/12853351
- 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
- Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
- Preferred Experience: Hospital experience required as a House Supervisor or Nurse Officer of the Day (NOD) managing all patient bed movement and unit staffing specifically for 24/7 hospital units (ED-ICU-MedSurg) Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
- This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - pushing and reaching over head
- Transferring patients and objects may be required
- The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures
- The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
- The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needs
- Must complete annual Employee Health requirements
- such as annual TB screening or testing - as a condition of employment
- Incumbent may be exposed - on a short term basis to fumes - dust and other debris
- This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments - as this is a 24/7 hospital and is an essential function of the position
- On some occasions - this position may require rotation of tours or indefinite work on non-administrative tours as established by the immediate supervisor
- In the performance of duties - the incumbent may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles.
- The NOD in Nursing Support Services serves as an assistant with line authority to the Nurse Manager (NM) in providing leadership and direction to nursing staff
- The NOD represents the Chief Nurse Executive - Associate Chief Nurse of Inpatient Nursing clinical areas - and all Nurse Managers during non-administrative tours of duty
- The NOD reports directly to the Nurse Manager of Nursing Support Services
- He/She exercises professional judgment in all situations relating to patients and personnel - during their tour of duty
- The NOD participates in the implementation and evaluation of medical center goals and standards of care
- He/she is accountable for adhering to established policies - standards of care and standards of practice
- demonstrating leadership in improving nursing care
- and the administration - management - supervision and evaluation of both nursing care and nursing personnel on his/her designated unit and as assigned for the medical center on the off tours - weekends - and holidays
- He/she demonstrates - promotes - creates and ensures a culturally diverse workforce in which the values and needs of all individuals are respected
- He/she provides an environment that fosters employees to perform to their full individual potential
- The NOD participates in the interviewing process for staff selection - fact finding - counseling staff and evaluating staff performance
- The NOD responsibilities include bed management - staffing management - and leadership support to all of nursing - demonstration of knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate and maintain care appropriate to the age-related needs of patients served
- This includes understanding changes associated with aging and principles of growth and development relevant to adult and geriatric population
- The NOD will provide coverage for the NM and assume the duties of the NM in his/her absence
- 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: 0700-2330 - Day-Evenings to include varied hours - weekends - tours - holidays Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Salary : $73,713 - $136,487