Full Time

Registered Nurse-Home Based Care Cardiac Rehab

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Full-time
Government Administration
Gainesville, FL
???* / year

Job Description

Summary

Join the Malcom Randall Medical Center as a Home Base Cardiac Rehabilitation (HBCR) Registered Nurse in the Specialty Care Department. The HBRC Registered Nurse provides holistic care through collaborative strategies are use to provide compassionate - Veteran-centered care.

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/13098181
  • 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: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
  • The incumbent must be able to demonstrate educational technical skills
  • The incumbent is required to set up - manage - and operate highly technological equipment
  • The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - requiring the shifting of priorities based on emerging and changing educational needs
  • This position requires in-person visits to assess patients - provide education and instructions on use of equipment that is provided by the Home Cardiopulmonary Rehab program - as well as being able to provide instruction and support over the telephone utilizing verbal motivational interviewing skills
  • This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments.

Duties

  • The Registered Nurse will be primarily responsible for assisting in the development and delivery of the care to Veterans for a Home Base-Cardiac Rehab (HBCR) Program
  • This program acts as an alternative form of cardiac rehab for those living in rural areas and for those who cannot utilize traditional facilities utilizing telephone and video appointments
  • Functions or scope of assigned duties include - but are not limited to: Screening and enrolling patients into the HBCR program and care delivery throughout the twelve-week program via telephone appointments
  • Obtaining assessments and providing patient education around topics of exercise - nutrition - stress management - medication adherence and smoking cessation and providing appropriate referrals as needed to guide patients toward a heart healthy lifestyle
  • Communicating with providers and other service lines to help market the program
  • Completing assessment of cardiology patients prior to appointments based upon evaluation and identification of current
  • patient problems - to include vital signs - pain assessments and completion of applicable clinical reminders
  • Reviewing - tracking and analyzing consults to the Cardiology clinic - prioritizing consults prior to scheduling
  • Acting as one of the primary contacts for other services regarding questions concerning the cardiology department
  • Participating in monthly calls to report on the effectiveness of program - analyzing program data and providing required reports
  • Assisting in other Medical Specialty Clinics as needed
  • Preferred: Three (3) years of cardiac rehabilitation experience
  • VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards 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 - 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position
  • Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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