Registered Nurse - Specialty Care Nurse Coordinator

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/13014761 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. Duties The Registered Nurse (RN) - Specialty Care Nurse Coordinator delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills Assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates care based on age-specific components Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team The RN is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal specialty care The focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction This nurse provides patient care - care coordination - health promotion - health education and coaching on wellness - disease prevention - and chronic care management Ability to formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments and Veteran goals of care Seeks guidance on how to improve care provided to patients and families Delegates elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs - condition - and safety of the patient The RN brings principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills Additional duties as assigned VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m • 4:00 p.m Telework: Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination Preferred Experience: Recent experience (within the last 5 years): Outpatient Wound Care Management: Experience in the assessment and management of acute and chronic wounds in an outpatient setting - including treatment planning - dressing selection - and evaluation of healing outcomes Wound Care certification Dermatology and/or Procedural Clinic Experience: Experience supporting dermatologic or surgical procedures - with knowledge of skin conditions - biopsies - excisions - and post-procedure care Procedural Coordination (e.g. - Mohs Surgery): Experience coordinating surgical procedures - including patient scheduling - pre-procedure preparation - patient education - and post-procedure follow-up Patient and Caregiver Education: Demonstrated ability to provide clear - effective education on wound care - post-procedural care - and infection prevention to support optimal outcomes Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Experience working with providers - nursing staff - and ancillary services to coordinate care - manage consults - and ensure continuity across settings Clinical Documentation and Workload Management: Proficiency in electronic health record documentation (e.g. - CPRS) and ability to manage workload in a high-volume outpatient clinic while maintaining timely - accurate documentation. 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