Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Care Specialty Procedure Clinic

The Ambulatory Specialty Procedure Clinics Registered Nurse establishes relevant reporting priorities as applicable to the role and establishes priorities for unit-based quality/performance improvement activities, while promoting a culture of comprising evidence-based practices. He/she is ultimately involved in the evaluation, redesign, and implementation of unit-based/facility-wide/health service policies and protocols when applicable.

The Ambulatory Specialty Procedure Clinics RN is responsible for collaborating with services internal and external to the VA to facilitate care transition in order to effectively meet the patients' needs. Major Duties/Functions include but not limited to: Provides evidenced-based patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, and wellness based on the patient's goals. Has oversight of follow-up as recommended while administering the prescribed therapies using appropriate judgment; evaluation of therapies is pertinent and timely. Focuses on clinic flow and operations, and overseeing problems, referrals to other disciplines and/or services as appropriate. Reviews and accurately documents patient findings, assessments, and care provided in the medical record. Functions independently as the Charge Nurse in an assignment managing the care of a group of patients and caregivers. Assigns staff to provide care based on staff competencies and identifies priorities to ensure safe and effective patients care. Demonstrates and/or verbalizes correct responses to emergencies as well as initiates effective action in emergencies. Demonstrates understanding of infection control precautions and leads Clinic-based performance improvement and safety initiatives. Serves as a resource nurse for Ambulatory Specialty Procedure Clinic staff. Assumes responsibility/accountability for evaluation of all delegated tasks and is self-directed in the identification of learning needs and development of individual performance plans. Initiates and utilizes positive, effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation, teamwork, and effective interaction with internal and external customers. 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: Full-time; 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.