Registered Nurse - CLC Restorative Program Coordinator

<h3>Summary</h3><br /><p>This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) &amp; eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.</p><br /><h3>Qualifications</h3><br /><p>Basic Requirements:</p><br /><ul><br /><li>English Language Proficiency</li><br /><li>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</li><br /><li>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)</li><br /><li>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</li><br /><li>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</li><br /><li>(Reference VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6)</li><br /><li>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</li><br /><li>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)</li><br /><li>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</li><br /><li>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</li><br /><li>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</li><br /><li>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/13085884</li><br /><li>Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies</li><br /><li>An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required</li><br /><li>Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex</li><br /><li>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</li><br /><li>Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning</li><br /><li>Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations</li><br /><li>An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2</li><br /><li>OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2</li><br /><li>OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience</li><br /><li>OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience</li><br /><li>Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others</li><br /><li>A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3</li><br /><li>OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3</li><br /><li>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</li><br /><li>OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience</li><br /><li>OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience</li><br /><li>Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting</li><br /><li>MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III</li><br /><li>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</li><br /><li>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</li><br /><li>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</li><br /><li>*Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees</li><br /><li>Preferred Experience: BSN Preferred</li><br /><li>Current Long Term Care experience preferred</li><br /><li>Restorative Care experience highly preferred</li><br /><li>Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/</li><br /><li>Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity</li><br /><li>This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing</li><br /><li>Transferring patients and objects may be required</li><br /><li>Mechanical patient lifts are provided</li><br /><li>The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures</li><br /><li>The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders</li><br /><li>The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needs</li><br /><li>Must complete annual Employee Health requirements - such as annual TB screening or testing - as a condition of employment.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Duties</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>The Albany VA Medical Center is seeking a qualified full-time Registered Nurse to function as the Community Living Center Restorative Program Coordinator at the Albany location</li><br /><li>The Community Living Center (CLC) Restorative Program Coordinator - Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent - evidence-based care to assigned residents and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants - as appropriate to the setting</li><br /><li>The incumbent will assist in directing the provision of nursing education - orientation - competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation</li><br /><li>The RN is responsible for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care - and assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care</li><br /><li>He/she will administer medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines - and influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team</li><br /><li>The core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs</li><br /><li>Duties include but are not limited to: Demonstrate leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others</li><br /><li>Evaluate patients in the CLC upon admission to Restorative Care Program and monthly thereafter to determine the potential for the program</li><br /><li>Screening Veterans and conducting initial assessment prior to admission to the Restorative Care Program</li><br /><li>Outline and implement measurable functional goals for Veterans to reach their highest level of function and maximize their independence</li><br /><li>Collaborate with educators - Occupational Therapy (OT) - Physical Therapy (PT) in recruiting and admitting patients to the Restorative Care Program and develops goals to maximize the patient's independence and functioning</li><br /><li>Evaluate patient progress toward goals monthly and institute changes in therapy - goals - and activities when needed</li><br /><li>Monitors assignments to ensure they are appropriate with the level of education and training demonstrated of restorative personnel</li><br /><li>Provide developmental opportunities for program staff to acquire clinical restorative nursing skills and expertise</li><br /><li>Develop and implement educational programs and/or in-services to keep nursing staff current in restorative care practice and documented competencies and implement strategies and programs for restorative nursing care that is consistent with the facilities mission - vision - policies - goals - and objectives</li><br /><li>Responsible for the outcomes of the patient/client as measured by the MDS quality indicators - which is shared with the multidisciplinary team</li><br /><li>Provide peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement and foster a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals</li><br /><li>Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe - quality nursing care</li><br /><li>Additional duties as assigned</li><br /><li>Work Schedule: Full-Time</li><br /><li>Day Tour (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) with options for every other weekend</li><br /><li>Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive</li><br /><li>Contact [email protected] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance</li><br /><li>Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards that includes: 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</li><br /></ul><br />#J-18808-Ljbffr