Summary The Ukiah VA Clinic offers a wide range of services to veterans living in the Mendocino County community. The primary care clinics address preventative health care - health maintenance needs and primary care to eligible veterans. Specialty services include Dermatology - Nutrition - and Podiatry; in addition - veterans are able to be seen by Liver Service and Pulmonary Service Providers located at the San Francisco VA Medical Center through the Telehealth program.
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/12812162
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
Preferred Experience: Two years of outpatient primary care experience
Salary for this position ranges dependent upon applicant qualifications Grade 1 Level I-III: $107 -581-$143 -078 annually Grade 2: $123 -719-$164 -540 annually Grade 3: $134 -853-$179 -348 annually 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 position requires potentially - long periods of combined walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable or working effectively in stressful situation - able to shift priorities based on needs of the organization
The incumbent may be required to travel occasionally
This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments
Telework is position dependent and appropriate approvals are required
telework is not guaranteed and incumbent must comply with all regulations relevant to telework agreements - policies - and processes
If a position requires driving - incumbent is required to maintain compliance with all relevant policies and processes.
Duties This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more The Ukiah RN Care Manager is a member of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Core Team (Patient - RN - LVN - MSA) and Expanded Team (family - care giver - internal and community based services) involved in providing care to the patient - developing and executing the patient centered care plan
This RN works in partnership with an assigned panel of patients and teamlet members for effective disease and chronic care management
The Ukiah RN Care Manager is responsible for collaborating with services at the VA - both external and internal - to facilitate care transition and improve patient care outcomes
Duties and responsibilities of the RN Care Manager include: Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
Provides patient care to veterans in keeping with Department of Nursing standards and with attention to physical - emotional - social - spiritual - cultural - and age-specific needs while preserving personal dignity and autonomy
Demonstrates safe expert knowledge and care relevant to respective nursing area and the ability to apply current theory to practice
Demonstrates organization and critical thinking skills to function effectively in charge
Works with the team and/or individual patient in managing the patient\'s care - and environment
Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and leadership in improving patient care through the use of nursing process
Identifies nursing diagnosis/clinical problems and related interventions according to Nursing Service/unit policy
Acts as a patient advocate when client self-determination is in question consulting resources such as the ethics committee when appropriate
Complies with Medical Center and Nursing Service ethics policies and standards
Complies with VA Compliance and Business Integrity Program - preventing violations law as well as maintaining high ethical standards
Ensures that self and others comply with standards for patient confidentiality
Maximizes efficient use of staffing resources
Uses creative approaches to pro-actively and safely distribute staff as needed by matching skill mix - skill level - patient acuity/census/workload - and available support services
Utilizes cost containment strategies to effectively manage staffing and material resources
Anticipates potential problems involving resources and/or safety and takes action to correct
Uses knowledge and demonstrates leadership in using resources (services - equipment - and supplies)
Ensures safety and wellbeing of self - patients visitors and employees through compliance with work place standards
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: 8:00am-4:30pm - varies on patient care needed Telework: Telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized