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Sterile Processing Technician

Gainesville

Our hospital provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health, gastroenterology, vision care (optometry), hearing loss (audiology), cancer treatment (oncology), nutrition counseling, prescriptions, and more. Below, you’ll find our address and hours, parking and transportation information, and the other health services we offer at Malcom Randall VA Medical Center.

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The Chief Nurse, SPS has responsibility and accountability for planning, organizing, directing system-wide issues to include managing day-to-day operations of the Gainesville, Lake City, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, and The Villages SPS locations, responding to internal and external communications, maintaining knowledge of and communicating standards of practice, accreditation, coordinating SPS efforts, developing systems to enhance operations, resource utilization and communication. There is a potential for a VA/DOD joint venture in the near future. 

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<li>Manages RN and GS personnel in the Sterile Processing Services at Gainesville, Lake City, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, and The Villages</li>
<li>Manages resources in all locations that fall under the umbrella of Sterile Processing Services</li>
<li>Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) processes across the system to include sixteen facilities.</li>
<li>Responsible for reprocessing critical and semi-critical equipment located at eight facilities, 71 clinics, and 16 Operating Rooms. </li>
<li>Ensures credit card purchases follow purchasing guidelines established by VHA</li>
<li>Manage staff preparing and overseeing over $8.9 million in contracts</li>
<li>Manage and maintain an Equipment Inventory List (EIL) with an asset value over $3 million</li>
<li>Plan and manage SPS budget of $12 million</li>
<li>Plan and manage VA/DOD joint venture</li>
<li>Provides executive input in the strategic planning, budget, mission, operational planning and policy development for the Sterile Processing Service. </li>
<li> Demonstrates substantial and continuous responsibility for directing and managing the Sterile Supply Service.</li>
<li>Aggregates data and demonstrates leadership in the budget process to plan for current, emerging and future resource requirements (financial, human, material and/or informational) for the Sterile Processing Service.</li>
<li>Manages planned and imposed change.</li>
<li>Identifies outcomes that can be improved and leads the performance improvement process to improve and/or sustain clinical and administrative outcomes.</li>
<li>Identifies and develops and/or initiates programs to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.</li>
<li>Consistently role models the customer service performance expectations as established by CARE (connect, appreciate, respond, empower) model.</li>
<li>Knows, understands, ensures and consistently complies with VA information security and privacy policies, procedures, rules and regulations individually and within the Sterile Processing Service.</li>
<li>Represents the Associate Director Patient Care Services on service and system committees/task forces for administrative and clinical issues</li>
<li>Collaborates with SPS Chief Nurses across the VISN and nation to develop goals and objectives that support the strategic plan, meet the needs of veteran patients, satisfy staff, and result in positive outcomes</li>
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Chief Nurse - Sterile Processing Service (SPS) - Gainesville, Florida Help Duties The Chief Nurse, SPS has responsibility and accountability for planning, organizing, directing system-wide issues to include managing day-to-day operations of the Gainesville, Lake City, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, and The Villages SPS locations, responding to internal and external communications, maintaining knowledge of and communicating standards of practice, accreditation, coordinating SPS efforts, developing systems to enhance operations, resource utilization and communication. There is a potential for a VA/DOD joint venture in the near future. Responsibilities: Manages RN and GS personnel in the Sterile Processing Services at Gainesville, Lake City, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, and The Villages Manages resources in all locations that fall under the umbrella of Sterile Processing Services Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) processes across the system to include sixteen facilities. Responsible for reprocessing critical and semi-critical equipment located at eight facilities, 71 clinics, and 16 Operating Rooms. Ensures credit card purchases follow purchasing guidelines established by VHA Manage staff preparing and overseeing over $8.9 million in contracts Manage and maintain an Equipment Inventory List (EIL) with an asset value over $3 million Plan and manage SPS budget of $12 million Plan and manage VA/DOD joint venture Provides executive input in the strategic planning, budget, mission, operational planning and policy development for the Sterile Processing Service. Demonstrates substantial and continuous responsibility for directing and managing the Sterile Supply Service. Aggregates data and demonstrates leadership in the budget process to plan for current, emerging and future resource requirements (financial, human, material and/or informational) for the Sterile Processing Service. Manages planned and imposed change. Identifies outcomes that can be improved and leads the performance improvement process to improve and/or sustain clinical and administrative outcomes. Identifies and develops and/or initiates programs to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff. Consistently role models the customer service performance expectations as established by CARE (connect, appreciate, respond, empower) model. Knows, understands, ensures and consistently complies with VA information security and privacy policies, procedures, rules and regulations individually and within the Sterile Processing Service. Represents the Associate Director Patient Care Services on service and system committees/task forces for administrative and clinical issues Collaborates with SPS Chief Nurses across the VISN and nation to develop goals and objectives that support the strategic plan, meet the needs of veteran patients, satisfy staff, and result in positive outcomes VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Paid Time Off: Retirement: Insurance: Licensure: Work Schedule: Telework: Virtual: Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Financial Disclosure Report:

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 The Medicine Units specializes in the medical care of an array of patients including, but not limited to, patients with neurological, pulmonary, endocrine, hematologic and cardiac disorders. We also serve as an Epilepsy Center of Excellence as well as provide oncology services including chemotherapy administration. All Medical Units are equipped with telemetry monitoring capability. 
 
Experience with patient assessment and communication, IV therapy including continuous medication infusions, use of central lines and telemetry is preferred. Effective use of computerized medication administration and documentation is required. The Nursing Service department encourages individual and team accountability and shared decision-making while applying current JC standards using Evidenced Based practice.

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<li>Assesses patient's Biopsychosocial needs</li>
<li>Formulates a plan of care based on nursing and healthcare team assessments</li>
<li>Provides nursing care to meet patient's needs</li>
<li>Evaluates patient status and response to care. Recognizes actual or potential changes in patients' condition and response to treatment, initiating appropriate action and revising the care plan accordingly. </li>
<li>Evaluates patient status and response to care. Recognizes actual or potential changes in patients' condition and response to treatment, initiating appropriate action and revising the care plan accordingly. </li>
<li>Initiates effective, appropriate, and safe actions in emergencies. Recognizes medical/psychiatric emergencies and initiates and guides others in the implementation of appropriate and timely actions.</li>
<li>Treats customers in a courteous and helpful manner that indicates dignity and respect.</li>
<li>Ensures that, within the scope of duties, confidential information is at all times safeguarded</li>
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Licensure:
 
 
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Registered Nurse - Gainesville, Florida Help Duties The Medicine Units specializes in the medical care of an array of patients including, but not limited to, patients with neurological, pulmonary, endocrine, hematologic and cardiac disorders. We also serve as an Epilepsy Center of Excellence as well as provide oncology services including chemotherapy administration. All Medical Units are equipped with telemetry monitoring capability. Experience with patient assessment and communication, IV therapy including continuous medication infusions, use of central lines and telemetry is preferred. Effective use of computerized medication administration and documentation is required. The Nursing Service department encourages individual and team accountability and shared decision-making while applying current JC standards using Evidenced Based practice. Assesses patient's Biopsychosocial needs Formulates a plan of care based on nursing and healthcare team assessments Provides nursing care to meet patient's needs Evaluates patient status and response to care. Recognizes actual or potential changes in patients' condition and response to treatment, initiating appropriate action and revising the care plan accordingly. Evaluates patient status and response to care. Recognizes actual or potential changes in patients' condition and response to treatment, initiating appropriate action and revising the care plan accordingly. Initiates effective, appropriate, and safe actions in emergencies. Recognizes medical/psychiatric emergencies and initiates and guides others in the implementation of appropriate and timely actions. Treats customers in a courteous and helpful manner that indicates dignity and respect. Ensures that, within the scope of duties, confidential information is at all times safeguarded VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Paid Time Off: Retirement: Insurance: Licensure: Work Schedule: Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Financial Disclosure Report:

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VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: <a href="https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Home/PdfViewer?issuu=vha_totalrewardsbrochure_nursing" target="_blank">VA Nurse Total Rewards</a> 
 
The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be February 28, 2024. Applicants that are received after the initial cut-off date will be referred at regular intervals until the close of announcement (April 30, 2024).
The North Florida South/Georgia Veterans Healthcare System Registered Nurse Transition to Practice (RN TTP) Program is designed for the post graduate registered nurse who has completed an entry level nursing degree at the Associate Degree, Diploma, Baccalaureate, or Master's level. Post graduate registered nurses with no previous experience as a registered nurse are eligible to apply. Degree must be conferred within one year prior to the program start date. Classes are held at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. 
 
The Registered Nurse Transition to Practice (RN TTP) Program was developed to support post graduate registered nurses during the first year of practice in an acute care, critical care, emergency department, behavioral health, long-term care, and operating room areas within the facility. The post graduate registered nurse will participate in an orientation program under the guidance of a qualified preceptor. The length of clinical orientation will vary according to the needs and progress of the nurse. Clinical areas are assigned based on organizational needs. Didactic sessions are scheduled during the year to facilitate transition and achieve competency in key knowledge, skills and responsibilities of a registered nurse. The RN TTP is guided in their professional development through precepting and mentoring in the clinical setting. 
 
The program design and content are guided by:
VHA Directive 2011-039, VHA Registered Nurses (RN) Transition-To-Practice Program, November 23, 2019.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education's (CCNE) Standards for Accreditation of Entry to Practice Nurse Residency Programs (CCNE, 2015) Patricia Benner's theory of "Novice to Expert" (1984)
Transition to Practice Nurse is expected to:
Begin employment August 12, 2024
Have an active, non-restricted RN license by July 26, 2024
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Attend classes and activities as assigned
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Complete assignments within the required timeframe
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Be available to work as scheduled on assigned units. Shifts may be 12 hours, 8 hours or a combination of both
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Hospital Orientation and NSO (Nursing Service Orientation) are scheduled during regular daytime business hours. Initial Nursing Unit Orientation occurs during the scheduled work shifts of the unit preceptors. Upon completion of orientation, work shifts are scheduled according to unit needs in fulfilling the mission of caring for America's veterans. Successful candidates must have the flexibility to work a variety of shifts as assigned, to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
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Must be able to start this full-time position on or before the specified start dates as described on USA Jobs
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Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off:
 
Retirement:
 
Insurance: 
 
Licensure:
 
Work Schedule:
 
Telework:
 
Virtual:
 
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
 
Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
 
Financial Disclosure Report:</body>

Registered Nurse - RN TTP Fall 2024 Cohort - Gainesville, Florida Help Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be February 28, 2024. Applicants that are received after the initial cut-off date will be referred at regular intervals until the close of announcement (April 30, 2024). The North Florida South/Georgia Veterans Healthcare System Registered Nurse Transition to Practice (RN TTP) Program is designed for the post graduate registered nurse who has completed an entry level nursing degree at the Associate Degree, Diploma, Baccalaureate, or Master's level. Post graduate registered nurses with no previous experience as a registered nurse are eligible to apply. Degree must be conferred within one year prior to the program start date. Classes are held at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. The Registered Nurse Transition to Practice (RN TTP) Program was developed to support post graduate registered nurses during the first year of practice in an acute care, critical care, emergency department, behavioral health, long-term care, and operating room areas within the facility. The post graduate registered nurse will participate in an orientation program under the guidance of a qualified preceptor. The length of clinical orientation will vary according to the needs and progress of the nurse. Clinical areas are assigned based on organizational needs. Didactic sessions are scheduled during the year to facilitate transition and achieve competency in key knowledge, skills and responsibilities of a registered nurse. The RN TTP is guided in their professional development through precepting and mentoring in the clinical setting. The program design and content are guided by: VHA Directive 2011-039, VHA Registered Nurses (RN) Transition-To-Practice Program, November 23, 2019. Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education's (CCNE) Standards for Accreditation of Entry to Practice Nurse Residency Programs (CCNE, 2015) Patricia Benner's theory of "Novice to Expert" (1984) Transition to Practice Nurse is expected to: Begin employment August 12, 2024 Have an active, non-restricted RN license by July 26, 2024 Attend classes and activities as assigned Complete assignments within the required timeframe Be available to work as scheduled on assigned units. Shifts may be 12 hours, 8 hours or a combination of both Hospital Orientation and NSO (Nursing Service Orientation) are scheduled during regular daytime business hours. Initial Nursing Unit Orientation occurs during the scheduled work shifts of the unit preceptors. Upon completion of orientation, work shifts are scheduled according to unit needs in fulfilling the mission of caring for America's veterans. Successful candidates must have the flexibility to work a variety of shifts as assigned, to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Must be able to start this full-time position on or before the specified start dates as described on USA Jobs Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: Retirement: Insurance: Licensure: Work Schedule: Telework: Virtual: Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Financial Disclosure Report:

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