RN (Medical/Surgical/Telemetry)
Company Name:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
US Citizens and Status Candidates Excepted Service Permanent Full Time
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 1127909
O UR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln''s promise - To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America''s Veterans.
The VA Medical Center of Salem, Virginia is located adjacent to Roanoke which has natural beauty and many summit features such as the Roanoke Star and its overlook of the Roanoke Valley, the Mill Mountain Zoo, and many outdoor pursuits such as the Appalachian Trail and Blue Ridge Parkway which run through this area.
NOTE: Applicant''s education and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and step of the applicant selected.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
_Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) may be authorized._
Must pass pre-employment examination. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required. Background and/or Security Investigation required. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
POSITION: Registered Nurse (Medical/Surgical/Telemetry)
WORK SCHEDULE: Night shift, 12 hour and one 8 hour tour rotation (7:30pm-8:00am & 11:30pm-8:00am)
SALARY TO BE DETERMINED BY NURSE PROFESSIONAL STANDARD BOARD (NPSB)
__
_ Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) may be authorized_
DUTIES:
Applicant is directly responsible to the Nurse Manager
RN who can function as a team player on a fast paced Medical/Surgical/Telemetry unit
Accountable for the provision of direct patient care and for the delivery of quality nursing care to a culturally diverse Veteran population with complex needs
Knowledge and skills to effectively apply all aspects of nursing process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting
Demonstration of knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age related needs of patients
Manage computerized documentation, medication administration, and team leadership responsibilities
Other duties include patient and family education, interdisciplinary participation with discharge planning, and other duties as assigned
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required
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 National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) 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. 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)
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.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
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PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Two (2) or more years of _current_ experience (recent, within the last 3 years) on a Medical/Surgical Unit is _preferred_
Recent (within last 3 years) Telemetry experience is _preferred_
__Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification is _preferred_
Basic EKG Interpretation class completion is _preferred_
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
Experience as a RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following four dimensions of nursing: Practice, Professional Development, Collaboration and Scientific Inquiry. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel.
The criteria are as follows:
Practice: practice, ethics and resource utilization;
Professional Development: performance, education/career development;
Collaboration; collaboration, collegiality;
Scientific Inquiry: quality of care, research.
Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, no experience.
Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of experience, or an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor''s degree in a related field and no experience; or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and no experience.
Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of experience, or an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor''s degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of experience, or a Master''s degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no experience.
Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of experience, or ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor''s degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years experience or a Master''s degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years experience, or a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no experience.
Nurse III - Master''s degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years experience or Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and approximately 1-2 years experience.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G6 Nurse Qualification Standard.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
Physical Requirements:
Lifting/carrying - 45 lbs or more
Standing
Sitting
Walking
Kneeling
Bending/Stooping
Twisting
Pushing/pulling
Both legs required
Simple grasping
Use of fingers
Both hands required
Fine manipulation (includes keyboarding)
Reaching above shoulders
Near vision correctable at 13-16 to Jaeger 1 to 4
Far vision correction in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other eye
Ability to distinguish basic colors
Ability to distinguish shades of colors
Hearing whispered voice (with or without aid)
Emotional/mental stability
Walking on slippery or uneven walking surfaces
Working with hands in water
Working closely with others
Protracted or irregular hours of work
Veterans'' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit .
Your application, r sum and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position , you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, June 05, 2014 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
All applicants are _ required _ to submit the following supporting document type(s):
Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
Cover Letter
DD-214
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)
OF-306
Other (VA Form 10-2850a)
Other Veterans Document
SF-15
SF-50
Transcript
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1127909.
2. Fax your documents to .
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, June 05, 2014 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items .
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to . Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL DOCUMENTS LISTED HERE ARE SUBMITTED AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.
You must provide a complete application package, which includes the following documents:
1. Resume or CV
2. Occupational Questionnaire (Completed online or submitted via fax using the 1203FX form. If you click Apply Online you do not need to fax this form.)
3. If prior military service, include all copies of your DD Forms 214 (required). Applicants claiming preference based on a service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled Veteran, must also complete and submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (Available at ).
Your application, r sum and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Please make sure you have a valid email address on file so you can receive proper notification related to this position.
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional dollars and cents benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at .
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Veterans Affairs
US Citizens and Status Candidates Excepted Service Permanent Full Time
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 1127909
O UR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln''s promise - To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America''s Veterans.
The VA Medical Center of Salem, Virginia is located adjacent to Roanoke which has natural beauty and many summit features such as the Roanoke Star and its overlook of the Roanoke Valley, the Mill Mountain Zoo, and many outdoor pursuits such as the Appalachian Trail and Blue Ridge Parkway which run through this area.
NOTE: Applicant''s education and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and step of the applicant selected.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
_Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) may be authorized._
Must pass pre-employment examination. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required. Background and/or Security Investigation required. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
POSITION: Registered Nurse (Medical/Surgical/Telemetry)
WORK SCHEDULE: Night shift, 12 hour and one 8 hour tour rotation (7:30pm-8:00am & 11:30pm-8:00am)
SALARY TO BE DETERMINED BY NURSE PROFESSIONAL STANDARD BOARD (NPSB)
__
_ Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) may be authorized_
DUTIES:
Applicant is directly responsible to the Nurse Manager
RN who can function as a team player on a fast paced Medical/Surgical/Telemetry unit
Accountable for the provision of direct patient care and for the delivery of quality nursing care to a culturally diverse Veteran population with complex needs
Knowledge and skills to effectively apply all aspects of nursing process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting
Demonstration of knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age related needs of patients
Manage computerized documentation, medication administration, and team leadership responsibilities
Other duties include patient and family education, interdisciplinary participation with discharge planning, and other duties as assigned
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required
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 National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) 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. 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)
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.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
_ _
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Two (2) or more years of _current_ experience (recent, within the last 3 years) on a Medical/Surgical Unit is _preferred_
Recent (within last 3 years) Telemetry experience is _preferred_
__Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification is _preferred_
Basic EKG Interpretation class completion is _preferred_
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
Experience as a RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following four dimensions of nursing: Practice, Professional Development, Collaboration and Scientific Inquiry. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel.
The criteria are as follows:
Practice: practice, ethics and resource utilization;
Professional Development: performance, education/career development;
Collaboration; collaboration, collegiality;
Scientific Inquiry: quality of care, research.
Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, no experience.
Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of experience, or an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor''s degree in a related field and no experience; or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and no experience.
Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of experience, or an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor''s degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of experience, or a Master''s degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no experience.
Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of experience, or ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor''s degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years experience or a Master''s degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years experience, or a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no experience.
Nurse III - Master''s degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years experience or Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and approximately 1-2 years experience.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G6 Nurse Qualification Standard.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
Physical Requirements:
Lifting/carrying - 45 lbs or more
Standing
Sitting
Walking
Kneeling
Bending/Stooping
Twisting
Pushing/pulling
Both legs required
Simple grasping
Use of fingers
Both hands required
Fine manipulation (includes keyboarding)
Reaching above shoulders
Near vision correctable at 13-16 to Jaeger 1 to 4
Far vision correction in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other eye
Ability to distinguish basic colors
Ability to distinguish shades of colors
Hearing whispered voice (with or without aid)
Emotional/mental stability
Walking on slippery or uneven walking surfaces
Working with hands in water
Working closely with others
Protracted or irregular hours of work
Veterans'' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit .
Your application, r sum and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position , you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, June 05, 2014 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
All applicants are _ required _ to submit the following supporting document type(s):
Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
Cover Letter
DD-214
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)
OF-306
Other (VA Form 10-2850a)
Other Veterans Document
SF-15
SF-50
Transcript
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1127909.
2. Fax your documents to .
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, June 05, 2014 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items .
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to . Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL DOCUMENTS LISTED HERE ARE SUBMITTED AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.
You must provide a complete application package, which includes the following documents:
1. Resume or CV
2. Occupational Questionnaire (Completed online or submitted via fax using the 1203FX form. If you click Apply Online you do not need to fax this form.)
3. If prior military service, include all copies of your DD Forms 214 (required). Applicants claiming preference based on a service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled Veteran, must also complete and submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (Available at ).
Your application, r sum and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Please make sure you have a valid email address on file so you can receive proper notification related to this position.
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional dollars and cents benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at .
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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