Registered Nurse (RMD Coordinator)

<p>The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Registered Nurse (Reusable Medical Devices Coordinator). The Registered Nurse (Reusable Medical Devices Coordinator) will function within Sterile Processing Service.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The duties of the Registered Nurse (Reusable Medical Devices Coordinator) include, but are not limited to: Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising the processing of devices. Monitors, analyzes, and provides consultation on infection control issues regarding RMD Program. Participates in clinical rounds to assist in the need and verification of each service's SOP's for RMD. Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex situations. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Responsible for providing clinical knowledge in the processes used for all critical, semi-critical, and non-critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RMD) per manufacturers' instructions for use (IFU) throughout the facility. Responsible for quality management, reprocessing activities pertaining to training, competency assessment, development of SOP's based on manufacturers' IFU, and aiding in succession planning for all areas of RMD. Collaborates with other personnel in assuring that all staff understand the clinical evidence and reasoning regarding changes affecting the RMD Program and establishes a strong partnership with the Infection Prevention (IP) staff. Responsible for the implementation and compliance of RMD processes within the recommended practices of various governing organizations, i.e., International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM), Association of perioperative Registered Nurse (AORN), Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AMMI), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) directives and organization policy and procedures. 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, 7:00am-3:30pm; with flexibility as needed. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.