Registered Nurse-Non Critical RME - West Haven, CT - Overview Summary Duties Responsibilities of this position includes; - Identifies and monitors all areas throughout the organization where non-critical RME is used; - Provides coverage for other RME Coordinator functions during absence of other RME Coordinator; - Applies advance knowledge and specialized skills in all RME and SPS functions based on RME and SPS Policies Procedural (Handbook) VA Handbook 7176 and other regulatory policies; - Collects non critical RME data and provides quality assurance to RME committee and leadership on an ongoing basis; - Assumes lead role in close collaboration with the other RME Coordinator to ensure compliance with competencies, training, acknowledgement forms, SOP development and implementation related to RME; - Analyzes data and report information to identify need for change in subscribed areas that may include need to minimize risk and ensure effectiveness of clinical quality improvement; - Recommends and authorizes new or revised practices or standard operating procedures based on currently accepted, evidence-based infection prevention; - Incorporates into practice infection prevention methods and performance standards relative to all levels of reprocessing of RME, infection prevention, patient management, and patient safety; - Ensures that facility policy related to cleaning all non critical RME is adhered and promotes high reliability; - Reviews all new equipment purchased to determine appropriate cleaning method and competency/Standard operating procedures prior to equipment being put into service; - Monitors follow-up of all recommendations from other external review visits and formulates communication through supervisory channels. Keeps top leadership informed; - Researches, interprets, identifies, develops and presents elements of educational programs for health care team and/or Infection Control; - Supports staff in utilizing findings from research studies and to pursue studies to improve best practices in SPS and RME areas. Work Schedule: Primarily Monday thru Friday with a requirement for off tours as needed to provide education/competency related to non-critical RME Financial Disclosure Report: Not required - $61,832 $111,148 Job Details Application Open Date 6/9/2018 Application Close Date 6/29/2018 Organization Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Who May Apply None Status None - More About VA - Annual leave shall accrue for full-time Nurses, and Nurse Anesthetists at the rate of 8 hours for each full biweekly pay period. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. United States Citizenship Required; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. - Qualifications - Basic Requirements: - United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. - Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. - 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. - English Language Proficiency. RNs appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Preferred Experience: - RN; BSN strongly preferred; Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN desirable; - Experience in sterilization of reusable medical equipment in OR or procedural setting and/or infection control experience desirable; - Knowledge of JC/VHA standards applicable to RME processes; - Current SPS Certification desirable; selected coordinator will be required to obtain and maintain SPS certification if not currently certified; - Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to lead change and promote teambuilding; - High degree of flexibility and strong organization skills. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: - Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. - Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. - Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. - Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. - Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Registered Nurses should be physically and mentally capable to perform duties of the position. Position requires standing, walking and sitting for periods up to 8 hours per day.