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The Northeast Ohio VA Healthcare System is recruiting for an Intermittent Registered Nurse (RN). The Registered Nurse(s) will function in Radiology within Surgery Nursing Service. Work Schedule: Variable, rotating weekends and holidays. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 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. Preferred Experience: BSN 2 current years of Critical Care and procedure areas BLS ACLS current 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 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years 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 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience. 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: Applicant must possess the ability to do the following: heavy lifting and carrying, 45 pounds and over; pulling, pushing and reaching above the shoulder; potentially long periods of walking, standing, kneeling and repeated bending. Transferring patients and objects may be required. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Assessment and monitoring patient conditions including vital signs, monitoring and recognition of ECG changes, recover patient post procedure, and initiate appropriate nursing interventions. Assist the Radiologist with special procedures and treatment that requires professional nursing care. Assessment of the biological, psychological, sociological, and cultural needs of the veterans and their family. Document relevant data and interventions in a retrieval approved format. Collaborate with various departments within the medical facility to provide safe, effective care. Demonstrate skills in using equipment such as monitors, lifepak, infusion pumps, O2 equipment, pacer equipment, etc. Provide health teaching and procedural information to the veteran and their family. Through telephone contact post to procedure, ascertains that the patient is stable adn report and responded to any issues. Perform diagnostic test such as blood glucose testing, creantine, HCG, PT/INR, and PT/ACT Understand risk and compilations associated with contrast media and be able to respond appropriately when and adverse reaction occurs. Responds appropriately and provides assistance in emergency situations. Provide leadership at improving patient care, maintains standards of care, and performing as a charge nurse Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases\nLicensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Intermittent - no set schedule.\nTelework: Not available.\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position."]