JOB SUMMARY:
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 916522
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincolns 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 Americas Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
VHA provides patient centered care, delivered by engaged, collaborative teams in an integrated environment that supports learning and continuous improvement. The Veterans experience and health outcomes are improved with an emphasis on prevention through healing relationships in an optimal healing environment.
We are seeking new team members interested in working in this environment. We are looking for team members that possess high energy, a strong work ethic, integrity, who are kind and empathetic, have a sense of humor, and who enjoy working for a collaborative, team-oriented system. The team member must be willing to build customer confidence by professional dress and demeanor.
We invite you to apply to become part of a team of professionals engaged in promoting positive organizational change to improve business outcomes and create a positive healthcare experience for patients, families, and caregivers.
For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to ttp://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
NOTE: Applicants 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.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses [are not] authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- 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
DUTIES:Back to top
The incumbent is assigned to the Sub-Specialty Surgical Clinics/ENT Surgery section of the Office of Nursing Service . The section, care line, or department description and patient population served is as defined in applicable Scope of Service. The Nurse I, Level 1 function as a primary nurse for a defined group of patients for her/his shift. Incumbent maybe assigned to cross cover in other clinical areas within his/her competency level. Incumbent will be proficient and demonstrate competency and ability to either set up or reprocess Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) as applicable for all equipment for which he/she has been trained. The nurse will utilize the standards to guide their performance and as measures to sustain for current roles and expectations as well as requirements for promotion to the next grade level. The incumbent must familiarize self with how their activities impact VAs goal to implement sound stewardship practices that are protective of the air, water, land, and other natural and cultural resources. In accordance with the goals of the VA GEMS program, seeks to cost –effectively meet or exceed compliance with applicable Federal, State and local environmental; public health; and resource protection laws, regulations, and VA requirements. Seeks to incorporate practices necessary to implement the requirements of Executive order 13423, "Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy and Transportation Management. Duties and functions are included in the four dimensions of nursing as outlined below.
The advantages of working with us reach far beyond our comprehensive network of support and state-of-the-art equipment and electronic medical records system. VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System gives you the tools, resources, and freedom you need to get the best possible outcome possible for your patients. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:
· Generous vacation time and other time-off benefits
· Education leave
· Life insurance
· Major medical and dental coverage
· Disability income benefits
· Professional Liability coverage
· Retirement and savings plan
· And many more
There has never been a better time to join the VA Southern Nevada Health Care System and become a part of our growing professional staff as we pioneer the way to opening our brand new state of the art medical facility. The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is the newest VA hospital in the Nevada/Southern California VA Network. The facility provides a broad range of services. Our hospital system is affiliated with the University of Nevada, School of Medicine.
The medical center is located in Northern Las Vegas with easy access to major freeways, nearby recreational communities, and downtown Las Vegas.
View Our Organization Profile Local Web Site: http://vaww.lasvegas.va.gov/
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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top
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 course work 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.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
RN-BC Registered Nurse, Certified (Ambulatory Care) or Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)
One (1)-Two (2) years Medical-Surgical experience in Ambulatory Care/Hospital setting.
Demonstrates effective communication, verbally or written, with co-workers and other health disciplines
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.
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: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html 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: RN Staff Nurse Functional Requirements:
Moderate Lifting 15-40 lbs.
Use of fingers
Both hands required
Walking/standing intermittently up to a period of one continuous hour. Total walk/stand time for the day up to 4 hours.
Intermittent sitting up to a period of one continuous hour. Total sitting time for the day up to 4 hours.
Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
Ability to distinguish shades of colors
Typing intermittently for approximately one to five hours per day
Reaching above shoulder required to obtain supplies or light objects
Fine motor movements of hand/fingers required to pump blood pressure bulb to obtain blood pressure readings up to 10 times per day.
Hearing acuity to auscultate using stethoscope (i.e. blood pressure, lung sounds, etc).
Corrected vision to 20/30
Ability to exert 20 lbs of pressure to compress an adult chest 2" for approximately 1-2 minutes (CPR)
Frequent hand washing/sanitizing required
Environmental factors:
Frequent use of computers.
May be exposed to blood/body fluids or infectious diseases.
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 http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Country: USA,
State: Nevada,
City: Las Vegas,
Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.
