Summary
The Vaccine Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct staff and Veteran support in the Vaccine Clinic, or Primary Care Team (PACT) under the guidance of the Nurse Manager within Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System.
Duties
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Vaccine Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct staff and Veteran support in the Vaccine Clinic, or Primary Care Team (PACT) under the guidance of the Nurse Manager. The RN provides care and counseling of persons in the promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness and injury based upon the nursing process which includes systematic data gathering, assessment, appropriate nursing judgment, and evaluation of human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling; provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being; and executing medical regimens including administering medications and treatments prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized provider. The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, or community (ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses). The RN works collaboratively with all levels of staff within the facility, ensuring that all health and safety standards are met to safeguard the health and well-being of employees across the organization. Responsible for running and development of seasonal vaccine initiatives, or if needed in pandemic events. Seasonal vaccine events include outreach and in-reach activities which may include off tour activities. Education of staff and patients to promote vaccine initiatives. Knowledge of Immunization administration, contraindications, screening requirements, safety, storage, standing orders and associated reporting systems to provide operational continuity of Vaccine Clinic. Includes workflow expectations for walk-in vaccination services. Collaboration with Pharmacy, Logistics, Environmental service, Public Affairs, Facilities Management to ensure proper supply levels and vaccine availability. Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing techniques to promote health literacy and effective communication. Knowledge of data systems associated with HEDIS and wellness activites. Expert knowledge and ability to function as a Primary Care, Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) nurse leader. Knowledge of how clinical reminders affect wellness HEDIS metrics. Actively working with Health Promotion on performance improvement activities associated with HEDIS metric improvement. Including care coordination and follow up wellness activities. Participation in communication and associated activities surrounding Healthy Living Messages (Sleep Well, Immunizations, Involvment in care, Manage Stress, Tobacco Free, Limit Alcohol, Be Safe, Healthy Weight, Physically Active, Eat Wisely). Ensures adherence to VHA influenza program requirements, including proper reporting of vaccine administration and adverce reactions and associated reporting systems. and/or data-driven outcomes for an identified patient population and/or specialized areas within immediate practice setting. 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: Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Subject to change based on needs of the facility. Telework: available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: not available Permanent Change of Station (PCS): not available
Requirements
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.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following five dimensions of nursing: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence/Based Practice/Research. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. 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.