Remote Interventional Radiology Rn Jobs in Durham, NC

Summary
The Durham VA Health System, has one (1) Full-time vacancy for a Registered Nurse-Operating Room Implant Coordinator. The RN will be fully qualified and certified to function in a clinical role and in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System.
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VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards
Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 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: Mon-Fri, 8 Hrs, 7:30a-4;00p
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Retention Incentives: Not Authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.
The role of the Implant Coordinator involves managing the procurement, storage, and distribution of surgical implants. The RN will pick up and deliver implants (biological and non biological) for operation room, cardiac cath lab, interventional radiology, Endoscopy, Podiatry, and Dental Clinic - Collaborates with SPS, Logistics, Prosthetics, Vendors, and staff - Inventory of implants for all areas at CDD and LD - Checks in implants to Trackcore (Joint Commission requirement), monitor for expiration dates, rotate stock, and turn-ins - Debriefing in OR and SPD for upcoming cases weekly - Consult management of all implant cases at CDD and LD - Vendor Meetings - Provides direction/guidance to vendors, obtains delivery slips, receives requests, liaison between vendor and providers - Works closely with Prosthetics Purchasing Agent to reconcile the ordering, receipt of acquisition, and record implant information - Administrator of Reptrax - Administrator of TrackCore .
Detailed knowledge of information processing functions of Surgery Service to provide data from various data bases for reporting purposes, reviews, and training. Ability to communicate in a professional manner and possess appropriate interpersonal skills to effectively deal with individuals from various backgrounds, knowledge levels and cooperativeness levels. oral and writing communication skills for speaking in front of individuals and/or groups, writing policies, procedures, memoranda, and training materials. Interpersonal skills are necessary to handle disputes between service/specialties/nursing staff and Prosthetic, Acquisition and other staff regarding surgical implant requests and requirements and initiating negotiable solutions must also be demonstrated. Skill in explaining and organizing complex issues in writing concerning surgical implants is also required. Knowledge of Implantable devices in regard to VISN6 directives and compliance guidelines, HCPS and ICD codes. Must have a knowledge of inventory, receiving, distribution, organization, storage and rotation of implantable supplies for detection of outdates, and stock level maintenance

• The Implant Coordinator RN demonstrates clinical competence by appropriately evaluating the different types of implants used throughout the medical center to determine the appropriate use - storage - and management of implants
• The incumbent applies the application of knowledge/skills in caring for patients
• The incumbent will primarily be assigned to planning - administering - and directing nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with advanced medical/surgical needs
• The incumbent is responsible to the assigned rating and approving supervisors and is accountable to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPCS)

Duties for this position are - but not limited to:

• Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care
• Communicate effectively with healthcare members - vendors - and patients to ensure continuity of care within the Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system
• Responsible to patients and provider's requests to ensure customer satisfaction which reflects an understanding of implants and tissue processes Coordinate all aspects of implant management by working with Supply Chain Management (SCM) - Prosthetic and Sensory Aid Service (PSAS) - Sterile Processing Service (SPS) - the Contracting Officer (CO) - and other clinical areas using implants
• Reconcile implants used with VA-owned inventory and vendor consignment stock or list to ensure that adequate stock is available Apply advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to lead staff involvement in planning - decision-making - and evaluating outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting Use nursing expertise to lead improvement - with demonstrated outcomes - beyond the immediate practice setting Communicate as an effective leader

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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.
• 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

Qualifications
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/13039863.
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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: 1 year Operating Room Experience
2 years Successful Nursing Practice
Preferred Certification
Operating Room Certified CNOR
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Physical Requirements: This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, and sitting. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment.
Education
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
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