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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Specialty Clinic Registered Nurse (Ambulatory Care)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774

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Specialty Clinic Registered Nurse (Ambulatory Care) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range:

This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $70,890.00/yr - $140,641.00/yr

Summary The Madison Specialty Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self‑management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.

Qualifications

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)

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 a temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program (Reference VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6)

Graduate nurse technician 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

Other academic requirements and grading scopes are detailed in the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12859024

Physical requirements: This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, and sitting.

Duties

The Madison Specialty Clinic RN is responsible to provide direct and oversee the delivery of quality nursing care to the veteran population in the Madison Central clinics (specialty & primary care)

Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative - interdisciplinary practice setting

Supports health promotion and prevention interventions, manages acute and chronic illness states, and assists veterans in attaining optimal levels of functioning

Works closely with the clinic LPNs, CNAs, and HT staff as a resource for all clinic staff, assisting with clinic flow, assessing patients with clinical changes, and developing policies and procedures related to the clinical area

Maintains and updates knowledge base and skills regarding the specific clinical area and applies this knowledge to nursing practice

Establishes effective working relationships with peers and professionals within the facility, applying a collaborative team approach to identifying, analyzing, and resolving patient care problems

Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to develop and coordinate the veteran’s treatment plan

Other duties assigned

Preferred Experience Ambulatory Care

Benefits

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 U.S. State or territory

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 0800-1630

Telework: Not authorized

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Health Care Provider

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