Registered Nurse - Medical Specialty Outpatient Clinic - Neurology
What you'd do
The Medical Specialty Outpatient Clinic: Neurology Registered Nurse position is located at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (http://www.milwaukee.va.gov/). The function of the Medical Specialty Outpatient Clinic: Neurology Registered Nurse is to provide, direct and supervise the delivery of quality nursing care to a diverse veteran population of varying complexity in the Outpatient setting.
Major duties
Medical Specialty Outpatient Clinic: Neurology and PM&R Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. The RN assumes responsibility for coordinating care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. This position will help support the Neuro/PM&R clinics. The Neurology and PM&R Registered Nurse provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to Veterans with acute and chronic neurological, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and functional rehabilitation needs. The RN serves as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team, partnering with physicians, therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and optimize Veteran outcomes. The RN supports Veterans with conditions including, but not limited to, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraine/headache syndromes, ALS, neuropathies, chronic pain conditions, mobility impairments, and other rehabilitation-focused diagnoses. Duties include, but are not limited to: Provides comprehensive nursing assessment, triage, and care management for Veterans with complex neurological and rehabilitation needs. Coordinates interdisciplinary care plans involving providers, therapists, pharmacists, and prosthetics Educates Veterans and caregivers regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, disease progression, symptom management, and rehabilitation goals. Supports specialty clinics and procedures, including neurological therapies, injections, and rehabilitation-focused interventions. Promotes Veteran independence, functional recovery, safety, and self-management through evidence-based nursing interventions. Utilizes clinical judgment to identify changes in patient condition and initiates appropriate interventions to ensure timely, high-quality care. Participates in quality improvement initiatives, performance measures, patient experience efforts, and operational excellence activities. Serves as an advocate for Veterans and caregivers while fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, and Veteran-centered care. This position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in highly specialized clinical practice areas while building meaningful, long-term relationships with Veterans. The Neurology and PM&R teams value collaboration, innovation, professional growth, and excellence in delivering comprehensive care to those living with complex neurological and rehabilitation needs. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: Up to 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: Days, variable tours and start times. Telework: Not available Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
What you need to qualify
Basic Requirements: 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.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification. Grade Determinations: The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade. The Dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13003906. Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I, Level I Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies. An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional professional nursing required. Nurse I, Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex. An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required. Nurse I, Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations. An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I, Level 2; OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I, Level 2; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience; OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience. Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience. Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting. MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III. *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees. Preferred Experience: Neurology and/or PM&R Rehab Experience, Care Coordination, or Interdisciplinary Team Experience. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting in the direct care of patients. There may also be extended periods of sitting.
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