Registered Nurse
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: North Las Vegas
Posted on: January 11, 2021
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Job Description:
* Videos Videos * Duties Help Duties Summary This is an OPEN
CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT in support of COVID-19 operations. The
initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be
December 28, 2020 and applicants will be referred on an 'as needed'
basis. NOTE: Announcement will remain open until no longer needed
but no later than March 16, 2021. Learn more about this agency
Responsibilities Registered Nurses will be assigned to interested
facilities throughout the VHA in support of COVID-19 operations and
may be permanently or temporarily appointed on an intermittent,
part-time or full-time schedule. The Registered Nurse practices in
a complex patient care setting in collaboration with
interdisciplinary colleagues and the department nurse/unit manager.
The primary responsibilities of this Registered Nurse may vary by
assignment. Those duties may include but are not limited to: *
Provide population specific and age-specific care for patients from
young adulthood to older veterans/groups in the senior years of
life.* Manage a defined but dynamic caseload of patients in
collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.* Initiate,
plan, implement, evaluate, and appropriately document patient care
based on identified measurable outcomes in the applicable assigned
patient care environment.* Anticipate and respond appropriately to
emergencies, coordinate interventions, and evaluate responses
through critical analysis of patient systems/operational
situations.* Initiate and lead individuals or groups through the
educational process to optimize health. Monitor and document all
applicable clinical reminders and performance measure outcomes
timely and appropriately.* Use Computerized Patient Record System
(CPRS) and Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) documentation
in compliance with designated facility programs.* Implement the
National Patient Safety Goals to support positive outcomes for the
patient group.* May provide direct supervision and be assigned as a
preceptor to new or less experienced staff or nursing students.
Work Schedule: A variety of work schedules are available; work
schedule will be determined upon selection. NOTE: May be expected
to work rotating weekends and holidays. Pay Schedule: The salary
range listed in this announcement is a Base-Line Salary for a
full-time work schedule. Starting salary will be set based on
locality (which may include a special pay rate depending upon
location), as well as FT, PT or Intermittent employment.
Recruitment Incentive: Not Available. Relocation/PCS Incentive: Not
Available Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Travel Required
Not required Supervisory status No Promotion Potential None * Job
family (Series) 0610 Nurse Similar jobs * Nurses, Psychiatric*
Psychiatric Nurses * Requirements Help Requirements Conditions of
Employment * You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job*
Designated and/or random drug testing required* Selective Service
Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959* You may
be required to serve a probationary period* Subject to a
background/security investigation* Must be proficient in written
and spoken English* Selected applicants will be required to
complete an online onboarding process* Must pass pre-employment
physical examination Qualifications Applicants pending the
completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements
may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until
all requirements are met. 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.* English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C.
7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions
unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.*
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. Grade Determinations: The following criteria
must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and
if appropriate, the level within a grade: * Nurse I Level I - An
Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional
nursing practice/experience required.* Nurse I Level II - An ADN or
Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing
practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a
bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing
practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)
with no additional nursing practice/experience.* Nurse I Level III
- An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of
nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a
Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of
nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years
of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing
(MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing
practice/experience.* Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years
of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a
Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's
of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or
related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing
practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic
requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related
field with no additional nursing practice/experience required.*
Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN
and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a
Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's 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 visual acuity, keen hearing,
clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position
requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing,
stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring
patients and objects may be required. Mechanical inpatient lifts
are provided. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and
contaminated materials and may be required to don protective
clothing in isolation situations, operative/invasive procedures, or
home settings. 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. The incumbent
who provides care in home settings or other off-site locations may
be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles. Education
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if
you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department
of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or
institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can
verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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. For
further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
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