Registered Nurse (Wound/Ostomy Care)

<p>The VA Health Care System, has 1 vacancy for a full-time Registered Nurse (Wound/Ostomy Care). The RN will be fully qualified and certified to function in a clinical role and in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the Veterans Affairs Health Care System.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Wound/Ostomy Care Nurse provides comprehensive holistic care using the nursing process in the coordination, prevention, and management of patients in the Acute, Residential, and Community Living Center settings with skin problems to include acute and chronic wounds, pressure ulcers, ostomies/fistulas, medical adhesive related skin injury, and moisture associated skin damage. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Recommends wound care dressing orders, supplies, and management options as per practice standards and collaborative agreement. Demonstrates proficiency in performing the full scope of wound care and management per specialty training and refers complex cases to appropriate specialties. Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, evaluating, and executing care of patients with skin breakdown, wounds, and pressure ulcers across the continuum of care: Recognizing the age related cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and geriatric patient. Manages nursing care of patients with skin breakdowns, wounds, pressure ulcers and ostomies; provides leadership role in guiding and directing others who provide care to these patients. Functions as a service level expert in clinical practice areas related to skin breakdown, wounds, pressure ulcers and ostomies and fistula care. Develops and utilizes approved policies and procedures related to wounds, pressure ulcers, ostomy and fistula care while utilizing best practice guidelines to facilitate autonomy in providing care Preferred Qualifications Minimum of 5-years nursing successful nursing practice in the role of RN; Prior wound care experience Certification Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Care Demonstrated ability to work effectively with patients, families and other members of the interdisciplinary team; Demonstrated skills in decision-making, sound clinical judgment and critical-thinking abilities; Demonstrated ability to use computer systems in support of patient care delivery. Preferred Level of Education BSN Preferred Certification(s) Certification Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Care 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: 0730-1600, Mon-Fri, Occasional Weekends Telework: NO Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: NO</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.<h3>Education</h3>IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. 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