Delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates care based on age-specific components. 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 care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.
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. Preferred Preference: BSN Preferred National Certification Oncology or similar Preferred 2 - 5 years professional experience in Oncology Preferred Care Coordination experience Preferred 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/12735042. 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 potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, and sitting. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium. dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Must complete annual Employee Health/requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment. In the performance of duties, the incumbent may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles.
The Cancer Care Navigation (CCN) Registered Nurse works collaboratively with the local and network multidisciplinary Cancer Care Navigator, under the nursing direction of the Nurse Manager, Cancer Care Navigator ensure that patients have timely access to cancer care and psychosocial support. The Cancer Care Navigation RN identifies and eliminates barriers care, coordinates care, and provides care coordination across the cancer continuum and through transitions in care. The RN cares for a specific population of patients in a variety of settings including primary care, specialty care, multidisciplinary clinics, treatment sites, and inpatient care. The Cancer Care Navigation RN facilitates system-wide improvements at Bay Pines VA Health Care System and across VISN 8 to improve cancer care delivery and patient outcomes. The Cancer Care Navigation RN supports patients at risk for barriers or delays in accessing cancer care (e.g., patients traveling for care from outside the catchment area and patients with a complex, multi-modality, multi-specialty treatment plan). The CCN RN provides navigation for this group of patients to ensure timely access to high-quality, well- coordinated cancer care through the application of the nursing process, medical model, and using patient-driven principles of care. Specific functions of the CCN RN include: 1) Identifying the patient's and caregiver's medical and psychosocial issues and potential barriers to cancer care, supporting the management and resolution of these barriers, and determining the need for additional resources and referrals; 2) coordinating timely care and supporting cancer care activities across the continuum of care from the point of high-suspicion through diagnosis, active treatment, and through survivorship or end-of-life care; 3) coordinating transitions of care from the inpatient to outpatient setting, between specialties, and across facilities, partnering with other VISN 20 facilities and the community; 4) working effectively with all levels of staff, promoting collaborative efforts, acting as a liaison between the patients and caregivers and the providers, and facilitating communication among the multidisciplinary care team to prevent fragmented or delayed care; 5) demonstrating knowledge of clinical guidelines (e.g., National Comprehensive Cancer Network) and specialty resources throughout the cancer continuum; 6) tracking and monitoring diagnostics and plan of care across the continuum; 7) providing anticipatory guidance and managing expectations with education and appropriate referrals to assist patients in coping; and 8) promoting patient-driven care with optimal outcomes through advocacy, providing and reinforcing education, facilitating healthcare team communication/care conferences, and promoting health promotion and risk reduction strategies for patients with cancer and their and their caregivers. Responsible 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 veterans. 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, 0800-1630 Compressed/Flexible: This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized to highly qualified candidate. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized