Nurse
The Nurse Officer of the Day (NOD) meets the educational, experiential, and competency requirements defined in the Nurse Qualifications Standards. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, he/she will ensure safe, efficient, and effective care to all patients. The NOD demonstrates leadership and initiative in compliance with the mission, vision, and values of the Medical Center and/or VISN and facilities operations in the absence of the Medical Center Director/Associate Director for Patient Care Services/designee, i.e., during WHEN hours. The NOD will work collaboratively with the Medical Officer of the Day (MOD), Psychiatry Officer of the Day (POD), and the Administrative Office of the Day (AOD). As the senior nurse leader during WHEN hours, the NOD will be responsible for the effective and efficient utilization of assigned manpower resources to meet staffing requirements which impact patient care during WHEN. The incumbent will work in concert with the Associate Chief Nurses, Nurse Managers, and Charge Nurses to ensure patient care and staffing level issues that occur during WHEN hours are handled in the most effective and efficient manner possible in accordance with the standards of nursing care and nursing practice in place at the Medical Center. The incumbent supports facility and service initiatives, including cultural transformation and patient centered care. The NOD uses critical thinking skills and sound judgment to ensure positive patient/staff outcomes; to demonstrates ethical practice, and to follow Medical Center policy in all routine and emergency situations. The NOD supports the Medical Center's mission by possessing and exemplifying the Eight Core Competencies of the High Performance Development Model. Work Schedule:
Rotating Shifts during Weekends/Holidays/Evenings/Nights Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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) 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. 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. 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. 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, moderate and light lifting and carrying from under fifteen (15) pounds up to forty-five (45)pounds and over; straight pulling, pushing, pulling hand over hand and reaching above shoulders for at least one to four (1-4) hours; use of fingers; both hands and legs required or prosthesis; walking and standing for at least (6) six hours; kneeling and repeated bending for at least two to four (2 -4) hours; repetitive motions for two to five (2-5) hours; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13 to 16; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; hearing (aid permitted) and emotional and mental stability
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Rotating Shifts during Weekends/Holidays/Evenings/Nights Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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) 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. 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. 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. 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, moderate and light lifting and carrying from under fifteen (15) pounds up to forty-five (45)pounds and over; straight pulling, pushing, pulling hand over hand and reaching above shoulders for at least one to four (1-4) hours; use of fingers; both hands and legs required or prosthesis; walking and standing for at least (6) six hours; kneeling and repeated bending for at least two to four (2 -4) hours; repetitive motions for two to five (2-5) hours; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13 to 16; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; hearing (aid permitted) and emotional and mental stability
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0610 Nurse - Salary Range:
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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