The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare (VAGLAHS) is seeking highly skilled & experienced Registered Nurses (RN) for our busy Interventional Radiology (IR) Department.. Will work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to deliver excellent healthcare to our veterans. Responsibilities include but are not limited to patient/family education, pre, intra & post-procedure care and assessments, & documentation. RN must be able to function independently & be part of a team. 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. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/18/2023. 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. 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: BSN preferred CCRN preferred Basic Life Support ( BLS ) ( Required ) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Required) Minimum 12 months of Interventional Radiology experience, or a minimum of 12 months of critical care experience, or a minimum of 24 months of recent telemetry experience and/or moderate sedation procedures. 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. For foreign education equivalency the only certifying body the VA recognizes is CGFNS and its' subsidiary, International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). Without certification of BSN-equivalency, the VA can only consider the degree at the associates level and pay will be determined accordingly. 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 lbs and over); Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight pulling and pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking and standing up to 8 hours; repeated bending; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; hearing aid permitted. All registered nurses with less than 12-months of RN experience upon entry on duty (EOD) date, will complete a 12-month nurse residency program. The RN Transition-to-Practice (RNTTP) Residency Program complies with VHA Directive 1077. See https://www.va.gov/NURSING/workforce/RNTTP.asp for details. ["The nurse is Primarily responsible for applying the nursing process to the care of veteran patients during Interventional Radiology, Radiology and MRI Procedures. Monitors patients during procedures, including continuous ECG and hemodynamic monitoring, identification of cardiac arrhythmias, response to medications and titration of vasoactive IV medications. Documents patient data during procedures and maintains the procedure log. Administers medications, including ACLS medications and anticoagulants utilizing all safety precautions. Administers moderate sedation with appropriate patient monitoring, assessment, and documentation. Maintains all radiation safety principles. Conducts quality control procedures on equipment. Follows strict adherence to sterile technique, infection control, and safety practices. Transports patients pre- and post-procedure. Assist in the intake and post procedure recovery in the Clinical Procedure Center. Demonstrates leadership in delivering efficient, comprehensive, & continuous patient-centric, holistic care through active collaboration, communication, & coordination of resources. Works in partnership with the team & panel of patients for effective acute and/or chronic care, disease management, & population health management. Uses the nursing process & evidence-based practice to collaborate with team members. Responsible for collaborating with services internal/external to the VA to facilitate coordination & transitions of care to effectively meet the patients' needs. Provides patient & family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, & wellness, based on the patient's health goals & needs. Responsible to participate in, & contribute to, the achievement of performance measures & institutional metrics. Provides nursing care & disease management to patients within the procedural setting. Leads the nursing team & manages & develops the nursing processes within the procedural area. Responsible for the safe effective & timely delivery of care & future development of the overall service, working towards achievement of practice aims and objectives. Ensures that daily assignments and procedural responsibilities are made, prior to daily opening, based on current staffing & operational need. Assures that staff respond appropriately to all drills relative to fire, safety, customer service, or emergencies. Ensures adequate stock levels of supplies & medications are maintained. Ensures proper disposal of regulated waste. Disseminates information to the interdisciplinary team. Serves as a resource for patient issues with interdisciplinary team members. Assists leadership with planning, organizing, implementing, & evaluating clinic in- service programs. Assists leadership with preparation for & achievement of Joint Commission & other regulatory and accreditation requirements. Promotes a positive customer service image at all times. Reports daily attendance of nursing staff to management. Submits work orders for repair and notifies management of defective equipment. Ensures proper documentation (i.e., JSPR, post fall notes, etc.) & reporting of any significant events to management in a timely manner. Maintains Safety Data Sheet information & documentation of monthly assignments. Accountable for the delivery of quality nursing care for the patients processed in the designated outpatient areas. Responsibilities which include assessing, planning & directing appropriate care in procedural areas and creating an environment that promotes, stimulates and fosters personnel growth and satisfaction. Responsible for pre, intra, & post procedural monitoring and teaching Will assist with procedures by circulating, administering conscious sedation, & hands on participation. Will assist in coordinating activities & services with ancillary departments to promote effective & efficient patient care. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8-hour or compressed tours and 24/7-on call. Compressed Tour: Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases 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 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS) : Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Duty Location: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90073"]
The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,298 health care facilities, including 171 medical centers and 1,113 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
