Summary
The Womens Health Navigator Registered Nurse (RN) with the Topeka – KS VAMC is an integral member of the healthcare team. The RN works closely with interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional care to our Veterans and their families.
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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12966162
- 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
- An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I – Level 2
- OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I – Level 2
- OR a Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
- OR a Master’s degree in a _related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
- Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
- A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I – Level 3
- OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level 3
- 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
- OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
- OR a Doctoral degree in a _related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
- Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership – experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
- MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience – one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
- 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
- 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
- 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
- _Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
- Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
- Physical Requirements: Registered Nurses require visual acuity – keen hearing – clear distinctive speech – and manual dexterity
- This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking – standing – stooping – sitting – bending – pulling – pushing – and lifting of at least 35 pounds
- Transferring/lifting patients and objects may be required
- Staff may be required to don protective equipment in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures
- They may also be exposed to patients who are combative – secondary to delirium – dementia – or psychiatric disorders.
Duties
- ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: Provides full range of nursing services utilizing the nursing process
- Administers prescribed therapies using nursing judgement
- Promotes discharge planning and follow up care as needed
- Listens to and includes patient and family in plan of care
- Provide feedback and patient education
- Communicates with Veterans on their health care options including local VA – other VA medical centers and community-based eligibility
- Works closely with other VA Medical Centers – contracted facilities – and community facilities to remove obstacles that would impede the Veteran from utilizing the services of other VA Medical Centers
- Educates providers on medical management processes
- Provides clinical knowledge and acts as a clinical resource to non-clinical multidisciplinary staff
- Other duties assigned
- Preferred Experience: Womens Health VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary – regular salary increases – potential for performance awards
- Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory
- Work Schedule: Day Shift
- Telework: Not Available
- Virtual: This is not a virtual position
- Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.