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Serves as role model and demonstrates leadership in the core competencies of the High-Performance Development Model such as personal mastery, interpersonal relationships, customer service, clinical skills, age-specific care, critical thinking, creativity, and organizational stewardship. Responsible in providing personalized, proactive and patient-driven care. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred Experience: BLS BSN 2-5 years Surgical Clinic Experience Recent experience caring for patients in hospital setting ANCC/AACN Specialty Certification Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Pushing (1 hour); walking (4-6 hours); Standing (4-6 hours); Repeated bending (0.5 hours); Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Specific hearing requirement; Mental & emotional stability required; Strong legs; No skin allergies. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Surgical Clinic registered nurse (RN) provides support to surgeons in providing care to patients\nrequiring surgical intervention and consultation in the clinic setting. The RN employs a unit-focus to provide nursing care to Veterans assigned to out-patient surgery clinics through collaboration, scheduled RN clinics, unscheduled walk-in care, telephone triage and care. Primary responsibilities include care management (assessment, patient triage, patient education, resource coordination, medication and treatment administration, assisting surgeons in procedures and documentation) and providing oversight and direction for other staff members such as students and licensed vocational nurses. Duties include, but not limited to: Overseeing the work of unlicensed staff. Completing patient intakes, documentation, point of care testing including vital signs, health screening including suicide, depression and PTSD. Triaging, assessing wounds and surgical sites,\nchanging dressings, providing treatments, patient transfers and intake histories. Educating patients on disease processes and treatment plans as well as follow-up care. The incumbent practices good customer service in all work activities, treating Veterans, their families/ representatives, visitors, and other employees in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. The RN will act as the charge nurse as requested. The RN may be a member of facility committees. The Surgical Clinic RN is directly responsible to the Temple Surgical Clinics Nurse Manager. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]