Stroke & Rehabilitation Nurse

SummaryDemonstrate proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.QualificationsBasic Requirements:English Language ProficiencyIn 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 EnglishGraduate 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 programUpon 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 programCredit 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 ColumbiaGraduate 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/certificationGrade 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 gradeThe 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/12932821Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competenciesAn Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing requiredNurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complexAn 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 requiredNurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planningSelf-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situationsAn ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experienceOR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experienceNurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with othersA BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experienceOR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experienceNurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice settingMSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IIIOR 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 IIIOR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IIIOR 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 degreesReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - and sittingThe nurse may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothingThe nurse may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disordersThe nurse must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needsMust complete annual Employee Health equirements - such as annual TB screening or testing - as a condition of employmentIn the performance of duties - the nurse may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles.DutiesProvide competent - evidence-based care to patients with oversight of nursing assistants as appropriate to the settingAssist in directing the provision of nursing education - orientation - competencies and providing quality improvement and enhance outcomes utilizationPractice includes directing other providersIntegrates knowledge - skills - abilities - and judgment and is self-directed in goal setting for managing complex situationsPartners with the patient - family - and interdisciplinary team to promote effective and safe transitions for stroke and rehabilitation patients across the health care continuumIs responsible for the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System Stroke Program as well as Bay Pines VA Healthcare System Acute Rehabilitation ProgramServes as a liaison between the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS) management - accreditation team - and nursing staff to facilitate communication and ensure compliance with the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards for providing care coordination services to acute rehab patientsCoordinates the hospital's performance plan for the Stroke Program and Acute Rehab ProgramActs as a resource person and consultant for the education of staff and serves as the primary chair-member of the medical center stroke subcommitteeSupports activities at the unit level - trends and tracks important processes and activities in patient care and organizational functions for stroke and rehab patientsConducts care coordination functions such as patient education - as well as compliance with regulatory bodies and national guidelines for stroke managementFollows acute stroke and rehab patients to formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessmentsDelegates elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs - condition - and safety of the patientProvides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and proceduresResponsible for participating within unit based and/or organizational level Shared Governance councils - utilizing clinical expertise - evidence-based practice - and knowledge to assist with finding solutions to problems or issues to improve the quality care provided to our VeteransVA 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: 7:30AM - 4PM - Monday - Friday Virtual: This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate Preferred Experience: The Stroke/Acute Rehabilitation Nurse follows acute stroke and rehab patients to formulate & evaluate a plan of careThe candidate has 3 of more years neuro and/or rehab experienceBSN preferredNational Certified rehabilitation nurse (CRN) or Stroke Certified Nurse (SCN) preferredBLS required - ACLS preferred.