Registered Nurse - Surgery Outpatient Clinic Float/Certified Wound and Ostomy Nurse

<p>Surgery Outpatient Clinic Float/Certified Wound and Ostomy Nurse (CWON) Registered Nurse will provide competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed practical nurses/nursing assistants, along with the delivery of direct/indirect patient centered care that is related to patients and products associated with wound and ostomy.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. 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 The Float/Certified Wound and Ostomy Nurse (CWON) Registered Nurse (RN) will demonstrate competence in clinical assessment and follow-up with collaboration with providers and other disciplines for continuity of care, ensuring positive health care outcomes and promote wellness. RN is responsible to the Surgical/Specialty Care Outpatient Clinic Nurse Manager and maintains collaborative relationships across all clinical service lines, VA network and community. Duties of the Surgery Outpatient Clinic Float/Certified Wound and Ostomy Nurse (CWON) Registered Nurse include, but are not limited to: Assist in directing the provision of inpatient and outpatient nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation. Demonstrate leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others for all patient care areas. Evaluate practice in an ongoing process, based on best evidence; partnering with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes while supporting colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. 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. Participates in activities and strategies to sustain an evidence-based-practice culture. Establishes and maintains a Wound and Ostomy Clinic, adhering to the primary care guidelines of Advanced Clinic Access. Interfaces with the patients, family, and members of the Interdisciplinary team to provide safe, effective, and efficient care coordination. Coordinates and maintains consultative services in relation to Wound and Ostomy issues for the Medical Center and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Participates in the selection and recommendations of products related to wounds and ostomies. Adheres to the specific Practice Protocol as approved by the Medical Center. Participates in the training of Medical Center disciplines in the care and management of wounds and ostomies. Provides wound and ostomy expertise and leadership to the Pressure Ulcer Management and Prevention Committee. Floating to other Surgery Specialty clinics as assigned Position requires CWON that meets the accreditation standards of the Medical Center, applicants without current CWON, must obtain within 6 months of hire. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 0730-1600 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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. Position requires CWON that meets the accreditation standards of the Medical Center, applicants without current CWON, must obtain within 6 months of hire.