Registered Nurse (Off Tour Supervisor-Intermittent)

Veterans Health Administration • Los Angeles, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare (VAGLAHS) is seeking a highly skilled/experienced Registered Nurse to serve as an Off Tour Supervisor (OTS). The OTS demonstrates leadership and creative approaches in leading and improving the delivery of holistic care through collaborative strategies. The OTS directs care for adult and geriatric patients and their significant others across the care continuum, taking into consideration diagnoses and physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs.

Requirements

• Current, permanent GLA employees will be given the first consideration. Must submit most recent SF-50 to receive 1st consideration.
• Maintain BLS and ACLS certification.
• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use.
• 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.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
• English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate 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); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program. Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program. (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 to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD).
• 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.
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.)
• Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight pulling and pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking and standing up to 8 hours; repeated bending; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; hearing aid permitted.

Nice To Haves

• BSN/MSN preferred
• Approximately 3-5 years demonstrated competence in a leadership position or supervisory/charge nurse role.
• 3-5 years Critical Care experience, preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor off-tour nursing staff to identify and share resources.
• Perform other duties as required by Nurse Manager, Chief Nurse and Associated Director for Patient Care.
• Maintain BLS and ACLS certification.
• Provide education/in-services to off-tour staff.
• Serve on hospital/nursing committees.
• Ensure compliance with Medical Center policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the Administrative Officer on Duty (AOD).
• Collect data for quality improvement and prepare reports as required.
• Address any problems with staff, patients, and/or family members.
• Coordinate all admissions & hospital flow during their tour.
• Respond to Codes and RRTs in the Medical Center.
• Obtain supplies as needed and/or direct staff where items are located.
• Assist in the coordination of patient admissions, discharges and transfers within or out of the facility.
• Conduct rounds from ward to ward in all areas throughout the Medical Center and Sepulveda campus.
• Communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
• Work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Ensure all staff comply with facility privacy practices policies and procedures.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Take and record call-ins and adjust staffing to maintain patient safety.
• Supervise direct care for adult and geriatric patients and their significant others across the care continuum, taking into consideration diagnoses and physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs.
• Serve as the representative of Nursing Leadership during non-administrative hours.
• Work effectively with nursing and staff from other departments as well as the community to support the VA mission and goals of the medical center for efficient veterans-centered care.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree