Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse - Occupational Health
Summary The Orlando VAMC is looking for a Registered Nurse - Occupational Health who is responsible for the promotion of health and care of the organization's employees, students, and volunteers, ranging from young adults through geriatrics with a variety of injury or illness at the Orlando VA Medical Center Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/18/2024 to 10/28/2024 Salary $70,361 - $144,580 per year Pay scale & grade VN 00 Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Orlando, FL 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential 00 Job family (Series) 0610 Nurse Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number CBTC 25-CAF Control number Help This job is open to Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency. Clarification from the agency Area of Consideration - Current, Permanent, VA Nationwide employees. including employees of the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) and Community Based Outpatient Clinics. Videos Help Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Registered Nurse - Occupational Health position is under the Nursing Acute Care Service and reports to the Nurse Manager or designee, this position is located at the Orlando VA Medical Center, Orlando, FL. The Registered Nurse - Occupational Health executes position responsibilities that demonstrates the ability to provide patient care utilizing the nursing process. They work in tandem with providers (MD, Residents, PA, ARNP) providing care, assessment, education, and support of employees in the promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness based on the nursing process. The Registered Nurse - Occupational Health is a proficient nurse learns from experience what typical events to expect in a given situation and how plans need to be modified in response to these events. The Nurse OH demonstrates performance and leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. They are self-directed and have a global understanding of how their area(s) of responsibility support the system's mission and vision. They demonstrate sound decision-making and judgment and possess excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills. The registered nurse provides care and counseling of persons to promote and maintain health and the prevention of illness and injury based upon the nursing process, which includes systematic data gathering, assessment, appropriate nursing judgment, and evaluation of human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling, provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being, and executing medical regimens, including administering medications and treatments prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized provider. The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, or community. The staff nurse interprets the philosophy and goals of the Nursing Service to others in the work setting; functions within established guidelines and demonstrates the ability to work effectively and develop therapeutic relationships with patients, their families and other professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care. This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments. The duties for the Registered Nurse - Occupational Health (OH) include but not limited to: Participates in the development and review of policies, procedures and occupational health related concerns. Uses safety and infectious diseases welfare including but not limited testing, vaccination standards and current practice. Provides nursing care including, administration and education of various immunizations. Conducts occupational testing, annual/wellness/transfer physicals, phlebotomy, EKG/ECG, injections. Manages secure messaging, encounter/clinical reminder completion. Manages risk exposure for the hospital Skilled in triage, assessments and review of workplace injury physicals, follow ups in collaboration with workers comp and department of labor. Other duties as needed. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 0730 - 1600, flexibility as patient care needs require. Telework: Ad-Hoc at the discretion of the supervisor. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Help Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. 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). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. 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: 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 . click apply for full job details