The Registered Nurse - Vascular Access delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self- management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
The Registered Nurse Vascular Access is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care. Functions or scope of assigned duties include, but are not limited to: Assumes responsibility for coordination of vascular care of the Veteran with VA and non-VA facilities. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the medical, psychosocial, and educational needs of the patient in relation to the diagnosis, optimal treatment options, psychosocial impact, and individualized goal-directed plan of care for vascular access. Collaborates with providers and other health team professionals to implement vascular access plan of care. Ensures management, adherence to protocol, and completion of appropriate documentation of vascular access. Considers all characteristics of the Veteran, including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, values, and previous experiences. Assesses and manages extravasations; identifies and manages side effects of phlebitis. Manages IVs, central lines, PICC, Midlines, and port-a-caths for the administration of infusions, chemotherapy, or other medications. Delegates elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs, condition, and safety of the patient. Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. 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, with weekend call hours and 0630-2200 varying pattern to allow for scheduling flexibility during operational hours. Tours may be 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts determined by scheduling needs. Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
karla.padillamorales@va.gov (407) 631-1000 X17554
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