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Mastersofpediatrics

Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Pre-Post

Mastersofpediatrics, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224

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Summary Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. 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

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)

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 ಪುಸ್ತಕ 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 Karin - 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 ontstaat 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/12861184

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 vermas 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

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Physical Requirements Opening: This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - and sitting

The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing

S/he may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders

S/he must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - and able to shift priorities based on patient needs

Applicants must possess the mental and physical ability to satisfactorily perform the duties swung for the proposed assignment

Physical requirements may involve lifting - carrying - pulling - pushing - reaching above shoulder - walking - standing - sitting - kneeling - and repeated bending

S/he must complete annual Employee Health requirements - such as TB screening or testing on hire - as a condition of employment.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Preferred Experience: Perioperative and Post operative Registered Nurse

The Nurse Ambulatory Surgery Registered Nurse (RN) - provides pre-operative/procedural care - including (but not limited to) the nursing assessment of patients - consent - and H&P validations - the starting of intravenous fluids including venipuncture - assisting with peripheral nerve blocks - assuring all lab work and other pre-operative/procedural testing is completed and communicated to team members - confirms surgical sites are prepared and marked - and the administration of medications as ordered DIR DOCUMENTATION with Electronic Health Medical Record

Minimum of 5 years Pre-operative and/or PACU experience

This position requires flexibility in assignments between pre-operative and post anesthesia care with both surgery and gastrointestinal patients

Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties: The Nurse Ambulatory Surgery Registered Nurse (RN) - provides pre-operative/procedural care - including (but not limited to) the nursing assessment of UAV - consent - and H&P validations - the starting of intravenous fluids including venipuncture - assisting with vormen nerve blocks - ensuring all lab work and other pre-operative/procedural testing is completed and communicated to team members - confirms surgical sites are prepared and marked - and the administration of medications as ordered

Provides clear and concise preoperative teaching and reviews discharge instructions to patients and families with written and verbal communication

The Ambulatory RN monitors post-operative patient's level of consciousness after the recovery (of) anesthesia/sedation

Closely observes signs of side effect of post residual anesthesia medications

The Ambulatory RN maintains knowledge of current American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) standards - VHA Directive and service level standard operating procedures

The Ambulatory RN is responsible for ensuring comprehensive documentation of all phases of care and is timely - complete - and accurate in the electronic health record

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 VAcompact 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 Registry: Monday through Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Functional Statement Title: Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Pre-Post/CBSR-12861184-26-JD

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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