Registered Nurse Scientist
The Registered Nurse Scientist provides leadership in an integrated research program(s) related to complex healthcare issues that influence the VA mission, health care and policy development to create a culture of evidence based nursing practice. The Nurse Scientist (NS) is responsible and accountable for the coordination and evaluation of integrated programs that may cross service and/or discipline lines and is most optimally integrated within an academic affiliate and/or a VA Center of Excellence. The NS has substantial and continuing responsibility and accountability for planning, organizing, directing and controlling issues involving nursing research at their VA facility, responding to internal and external communications, maintaining knowledge of and communicating research activities through communication with VA and non-VA researchers, academic scholars and clinical colleagues. The incumbent is responsible for administrative functions of his/her research studies or programs. He/she has the capacity to function as an administrator, educator and consultant utilizing theory in collaboration with all services within clinical operations. The NS must establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of medical center personnel and affiliated centers and relate effectively with customers, families and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels. Key relationships with staff are needed to (1) Contribute ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing organization-wide, (2 Collaborate with other health care staff to establish and maintain programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care; and (3) Exhibits leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines, influence organizational mission and health care. The NS is also focused on training and mentoring the next generation of VA researchers. This position involves a full-range of complex programs/services essential to the mission of the specific VA health care system, VISN and VA Central Office. The NS is accountable for the success and outcomes of their program. This position:
(1) Assists clinical partners to carry out the functions and activities expected of them, (2) Mentors nurse colleagues and other health care providers to carry out the functions and activities related to research, (3) Contributes ideas and recommendations for the establishment of research standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing and health services organization-wide, (4) Assists in policy-making activities as related to research in customer service and the overall functioning of administrative and clinical programs, and (5) Collaborates with other health care staff to establish and maintain research training programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care. In addition, this position has a broad scope of responsibility, an ongoing program of study, a strong publication record and strong collaborative relationships with universities, with VA network(s) and facilities, and/or national research centers in VHA or private sector. The NS maintains an active role in broad and complex research studies that have an impact on health care of the Veteran. The NS seeks and obtains Merit Review, Nursing Research Initiative, Investigator Initiator Research, QUERI, CDA, or other equivalent level funding (NIH, AHRQ, NSF, private foundations, etc.) for their research. Position will be a joint appointment with KU School of Nursing. Work Schedule:
Mon-Fri, 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Recruitment incentive:
You may qualify for a recruitment incentive in accordance with agency policy. 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. Preferred
Qualifications:
PhD in nursing or related field, 3-4 years clinical experience. Applicants with the following certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network (MTN) are highly preferred:
Basic Life Support (BLS). The selected employee will be required to receive certification prior to assuming clinical responsibilities and ensure current certification after employment is maintained. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
Nurse IV - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 4-5 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and appropriate basic or advanced certification desired, and approximately 3-4 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:
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. In the performance of duties, the incumbent may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
(1) Assists clinical partners to carry out the functions and activities expected of them, (2) Mentors nurse colleagues and other health care providers to carry out the functions and activities related to research, (3) Contributes ideas and recommendations for the establishment of research standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing and health services organization-wide, (4) Assists in policy-making activities as related to research in customer service and the overall functioning of administrative and clinical programs, and (5) Collaborates with other health care staff to establish and maintain research training programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care. In addition, this position has a broad scope of responsibility, an ongoing program of study, a strong publication record and strong collaborative relationships with universities, with VA network(s) and facilities, and/or national research centers in VHA or private sector. The NS maintains an active role in broad and complex research studies that have an impact on health care of the Veteran. The NS seeks and obtains Merit Review, Nursing Research Initiative, Investigator Initiator Research, QUERI, CDA, or other equivalent level funding (NIH, AHRQ, NSF, private foundations, etc.) for their research. Position will be a joint appointment with KU School of Nursing. Work Schedule:
Mon-Fri, 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Recruitment incentive:
You may qualify for a recruitment incentive in accordance with agency policy. 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. Preferred
Qualifications:
PhD in nursing or related field, 3-4 years clinical experience. Applicants with the following certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network (MTN) are highly preferred:
Basic Life Support (BLS). The selected employee will be required to receive certification prior to assuming clinical responsibilities and ensure current certification after employment is maintained. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
Nurse IV - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 4-5 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and appropriate basic or advanced certification desired, and approximately 3-4 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:
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. In the performance of duties, the incumbent may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles.
- Department:
0610 Nurse - Salary Range:
$95,561 to $127,087 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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