Registered Nurse (Infusion Center)
Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare (VAGLAHS) is
seeking highly skilled/experienced Registered Nurses for our
Infusion Center. The RN 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 and post-procedure care and
assessments, and documentation in CPRS. The RN must be able to
function independently at a high level as well as be a part of a
team. Responsibilities VA offers a comprehensive total rewards
package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Job duties include, but are not
limited to, the following: Assures detailed, current and
comprehensive documentation is contained in the patient medical
record and other pertinent records. Utilizes human and material
resources to provide efficient and effective patient care.
Continuously monitors the environment for potential and/or actual
safety hazards. Assures adherence to strict safety procedures by
all staff. Guides and directs patient care delivery of support
staff. Provides input for staff evaluation to rating official(s).
Participates in and initiates Quality Assessment and Improvement
program activities as applicable to the clinical area. Promotes
collaborative practice to provide and expedite quality patient care
along the health care continuum; acts as patient advocate to assure
appropriateness and quality of care. Assesses learning needs of
patients and staff and implements appropriate teaching plan.
Initiates and/or participates in studies pertaining to the ward
assigned. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals in
providing continuity of services for specific health issues.
Improves continuity of professional relationships among the
healthcare teams as they collaborate on behalf of patients. 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 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 10-hour day shift.
(7:00am-5:30pm or 8:00am-6:30pm) Telework: Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions
of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed
when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance
with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA
employment in a testing designated position are subject to
urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with
VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You
may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to
background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be
required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass
pre-employment physical examination Participation in the seasonal
influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department
of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in
the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a
requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care
Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
Qualifications 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: BSN Required Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification from one of the following: American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support OR the Military Training Network (MTN)
Provider Certificate/Card Two to Three years of full-time,
successful RN practice in an RN role Evidence of self-direction or
organizational skills - Acute Rehab experience preferred ONS
chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certified 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 years of
nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or
related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years 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 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a
Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing
practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was
obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional
nursing registration, a BSN is not required. 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.
Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your
application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on
education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities,
schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal
employment. You can verify your education here:
http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign
education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a
Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to
receive credit for that education. For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be
used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted
Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages
persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in
VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A
excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01,
VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law
(i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include
remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If
selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before
your start date. The agency will provide additional information
regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how
you can request a legally required accommodation from this
requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are
unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in
electronic form, view the following link for information regarding
an Alternate Application.
Keywords: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Los Angeles , Registered Nurse (Infusion Center), Healthcare , Los Angeles, California
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