Registered Nurse (Employee Health)
The Employee Health RN provides leadership in coordinating the day-to-day operations of Employee Health and provides input into the strategic planning process in attainment of organizational goals. This RN is an active member of occupational health, infection control, and safety related committees and plays a key role in ongoing systematic evaluation and improvement of the quality and effectiveness of care and services as they affect employee outcomes. An employee health nurse is not only concerned with the health of the patients, but also the health of the staff nurses to promote a healthy working environment. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Coordinates and implements the Employee Influenza program Triages employees who come to the Employee Health clinic with complaints of illness or injury to the appropriate level of care Monitors, counsels and educates employees who have received a Blood and Body fluid exposure Keeps staff well informed of employee health activities and screening and surveillance activities. Obtains necessary specimens and completes Point of Care (POC) testing. Ensures compliance with all policies and procedures, and VA directives. Promotes an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration and collegiality. Responsible for demonstrating and maintaining full competency in the use, pre-cleaning and/or reprocessing of reusable medical equipment. Adheres to information security policies and procedures and complies with all provisions of the access security agreement. Must have good communication skills and good computer skills This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19. The Cincinnati VAMC embraces patient-family centered care principles. The incumbent practices good customer service in all work activities. Must be poised and articulate in communicating with people of varied educational levels and varied ethnic backgrounds. Makes caring for the veteran his/her priority while in the work setting and demonstrates customer service principles in all aspects of work. He/she is willing to work cooperatively as a member of a team in all assignments. The Employee Health RN is accountable to the Chief Nurse, Primary Care. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 10:
00 am -6:
30 pm. However, incumbent must be able to change their work schedule now and then to accommodate the needs of the service if needed. Location:
3200 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH. Travel Required - You will be expected to travel to the different locations for this position. You must maintain a Valid driver's license to be in this RN position. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship. Education:
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. Licensure:
Must hold a 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. English Language Proficiency. RNs appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Driver's License - Must hold a current, valid Driver's License. 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 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's 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 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree. Preferred Experience /
Qualifications:
A certified occupational health nurse Health Promotion
Disease Prevention education / experience Previous experience in community health care, ambulatory or critical care, or emergency nursing. Physical Requirements:
Per VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - a physical examination will be conducted based on the physical requirements of the position. A physical examination prior to placement is required. Regarding this specific RN position, the population of male and female veterans served ranges from adult, age 18, to the elderly adult, age 65 and over. The VA Medical center is a major interdisciplinary teaching facility, serving medical, surgical, and neurological inpatients and outpatients. There is a large outpatient psychiatric population, with admissions for medical co-morbidities. This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continues walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. 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. This RN must maintain a valid driver's license and pass a driving physical.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Coordinates and implements the Employee Influenza program Triages employees who come to the Employee Health clinic with complaints of illness or injury to the appropriate level of care Monitors, counsels and educates employees who have received a Blood and Body fluid exposure Keeps staff well informed of employee health activities and screening and surveillance activities. Obtains necessary specimens and completes Point of Care (POC) testing. Ensures compliance with all policies and procedures, and VA directives. Promotes an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration and collegiality. Responsible for demonstrating and maintaining full competency in the use, pre-cleaning and/or reprocessing of reusable medical equipment. Adheres to information security policies and procedures and complies with all provisions of the access security agreement. Must have good communication skills and good computer skills This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19. The Cincinnati VAMC embraces patient-family centered care principles. The incumbent practices good customer service in all work activities. Must be poised and articulate in communicating with people of varied educational levels and varied ethnic backgrounds. Makes caring for the veteran his/her priority while in the work setting and demonstrates customer service principles in all aspects of work. He/she is willing to work cooperatively as a member of a team in all assignments. The Employee Health RN is accountable to the Chief Nurse, Primary Care. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 10:
00 am -6:
30 pm. However, incumbent must be able to change their work schedule now and then to accommodate the needs of the service if needed. Location:
3200 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH. Travel Required - You will be expected to travel to the different locations for this position. You must maintain a Valid driver's license to be in this RN position. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship. Education:
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. Licensure:
Must hold a 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. English Language Proficiency. RNs appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Driver's License - Must hold a current, valid Driver's License. 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 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's 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 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree. Preferred Experience /
Qualifications:
A certified occupational health nurse Health Promotion
Disease Prevention education / experience Previous experience in community health care, ambulatory or critical care, or emergency nursing. Physical Requirements:
Per VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - a physical examination will be conducted based on the physical requirements of the position. A physical examination prior to placement is required. Regarding this specific RN position, the population of male and female veterans served ranges from adult, age 18, to the elderly adult, age 65 and over. The VA Medical center is a major interdisciplinary teaching facility, serving medical, surgical, and neurological inpatients and outpatients. There is a large outpatient psychiatric population, with admissions for medical co-morbidities. This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continues walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. 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. This RN must maintain a valid driver's license and pass a driving physical.
- Department:
0610 Nurse - Salary Range:
$54,856 to $105,146 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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