Summary
Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process - influences outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team - and executes position responsibilities that demonstrates leadership - experience - and creative approaches - and systematically evaluates current practice. This position is located at the Castle Point VA Medical Center in Wappingers Falls - NY.
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/13087012
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
Preferred Qualifications: Candidates should have demonstrated experience as a Registered Nurse in a health informatics role - including hands-on work with VistA/CPRS and integrated hardware/software applications
Preferred candidates will have experience leading interdisciplinary teams and collaborating across program - service - and network levels
applying evidence-based practice to improve clinical outcomes
and contributing to system optimization - data management - or requirements/change management initiatives
Experience with Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) and familiarity with artificial intelligence tools or applications in a clinical or informatics setting are a plus
Experience mentoring staff - presenting at professional conferences - publishing in nursing or informatics journals - or participating in professional informatics organizations is also highly desirable
Prior experience within a VA or other large - multi-facility healthcare system is a plus
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service.
Duties
Duties include but are not limited to: Works with close supervision - is responsible and accountable for individual informatics nursing practice and seeks direction from others as needed
Manages workload as assigned - organizes - and completes duties in an efficient and appropriate manner
Participates in the development - implementation - and evaluation of interdisciplinary care
With guidance - competently determines the most appropriate use of expertise in systems issues requiring intervention - and quality and performance measures
Identifies expected outcomes as measurable goals
Demonstrates how healthcare capabilities and technology adjoined to the EHR to deliver quality care can be developed - implemented - monitored - maintained - and optimized by informatics tools
Independently identifies expected outcomes as measurable informatics goals
Participates in the design and development using informatics principles to address the situation and/or issue
Utilizes specific evidence-based actions and steps specific to the identified problem to achieve defined outcomes
Synthesizes available data - information - and knowledge relevant to the situation to identify patterns and variances
Provides leadership at the unit/group or team level to enable healthcare capabilities and the evolution of technology adjoined to the EHR thereby delivering quality care by developing - implementing - monitoring - maintaining - and optimizing informatics tools and access to them
Applies proficient skills in nursing informatics - problem-solving - and clinical knowledge/judgment to guide/support staff in planning - executing - and evaluating outcomes of unit level quality or performance improvement initiatives
Applies advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to lead staff involvement in planning - decision-making - and evaluating outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting
Develops recommendations and strategies to address and resolve complex issues and problems - providing direction for all key stakeholders
Establishes formal and informal consultative relationships that can also provide professional development and mentorship opportunities
Perform other duties as assigned
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: Monday - Friday - 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Telework: Ad-hoc
Available at service discretion and management approval
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.