Registered Nurse - Wound Care

Duties

**This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30th, 2024. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be February 14, 2024 two weeks out, with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.**
Nursing services provided in the SCC are patient centric. Duties include direct and indirect patient care such as: patient assessment; initiating nursing interventions; patient/family education; medication administration; assessment of effectiveness of prescribed medications; assessment of medication compliance; coordination of care (i.e., with other facilities and the patient's primary care provider); dressing changes; Wound Care follow-up; psychosocial support; and telephone advice. Nurses also play a key role in new consult coordination.
Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provides professional leadership regarding nursing standards and services.
• Conducts and documents nursing assessments of patients as related to her/his specialty.
• Determines nursing diagnoses based on analysis of assessment data.
• Provides appropriate patient teaching based on assessment and interventions to promote health.
• Assess patients' ability to comply with the prescribed medical regimen.
• Assists staff as needed in providing care for identified patients and families.
• Prepares professional clinical documentation of patient care and, in conjunction with the Nurse Manager, holds nursing staff accountable for same.
• Evaluates services rendered and the patient's response to the plan of care.
• Participates with interdisciplinary teams and families in exploring and resolving as much as possible the ethical dilemmas that arise in the care of individuals with the complex problems associated with age.
• Serves as a consultant throughout the Medical Center for clinical care problems related to the needs of medicine/surgical patients.
• The nurse is expected to take responsibility for attending in-services and continuing education activities and continued progression in knowledge and skills in medicine/surgical care nursing practice.
• The Registered Nurse oversees Wound Care management of the entire SFVAHCS
• Oversees Wound care consults and schedules/appointments and collaborates with nurses in CLC and hospital inpatient to ascertain continuum of care.
• Coordinates ALL care or services that are required for the patient to be able to attend their appointments. (Ex: travel, labs, Social Worker, cohort other appointment with other clinics or services.)
• Overseeing the program for prevention and management of Hospital pressure Ulcers including procurement of beds.
• Provides directing patient care in treating wounds & ostomies for all inpatients and outpatients seen at SFVA
• Provide patient education on Wound care and post- procedure instructions ordered by the Provider,
• Responsible for all scheduling of Wound Care consults clinical reviews and developing a treatment plan.
• Scrubbing all Wound Care consults and triaging patient calls for medical advice, regarding scheduling or directing calls to correct service/personnel.
• Presenting Wound Care prevention and management In-service to every Nursing new employee orientation (NNEO) session.
• Follows up on every new and old wound consult, and Wound Care questions follow-up via phone.
• Responsible for training RNs in the inpatient hospital (Wound treatment association Program) WTA and NEO (New employee orientation).
• Serves and provides mentorship to new grad including residents from UCSF.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• 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).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  

  • License
  • Resume

  
  The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • Other (3)
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Enrollment
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/30/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12293390.

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  • Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

  
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  Agency contact information

  Angelica Ratliff

  Phone

  (415) 221-4810 X22743

  Email

  Angelica.Ratliff@va.gov

  Address

  San Francisco VA Medical Center
  4150 Clement Street
  San Francisco, CA 94121
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
  You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents