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If you have never been to Reno, let us tell you: it is nestled at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains with easy access to the Pacific Crest Trail. We are just 30 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe offering most any water sport you can imagine: fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding in addition to skiing and snowboarding (where many Olympic athletes do their training). We are the home of a dynamic art and event scene: Artown, Hot August Nights, Street Vibrations, Rib Cook off, Balloon Races and that's just July September! Humidity is low so temperatures remain (or at least feel) moderate.
The Reno VA is the teaching affiliate of the University Of Nevada School Of Medicine, the state's only medical school. The Davidson Academy, the state designated "university school for profoundly gifted pupils", is located on the UNR campus. Additionally TMCC offers accessible post high school classes and degrees and offers the opportunity to continue higher education through UNR.
We encourage you to consider VA employment in Reno, NV, join a team that values a healthy home/work life balance and be rewarded by the role you'll play in keeping the promise to those who served.
Oh! Did we mention that we don't pay state income tax in Nevada or our fabulous culture of all-you-can-eat sushi?
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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.
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01/13/2017 to 03/27/2017
$59,391 - $112,630 per year
VN 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
No
654-17-AYG-1896269-BU
462364100
The VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) Mental Health Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) is a professional Registered Nurse (RN) who uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice to work collaboratively with an assig ned group of staff (Patient, Provider, and Nursing staff) and larger Team (family/c aregiver, internal and community-based services involved in providing care to the patient) in developing the patient-driven holistic care plan for life. The CNL, as a member of the larger Team, promotes patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, and wellness, based on the patient's goals.
The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) is directly responsible to the Nurse Manager in the assigned area and is responsible and accountable for the coordination of care for a culturally diverse veteran population. The CNL works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary practice setting, which enables effective implementation of health promotion and prevention practices, management of acute and chronic illnesses, and attainment of appropriate lengths of stay and most effective level of care.
The CNL meets all mandatory requirements for assigned area and will perform activities that reflect the educational, experiential and competency requirements outlined in the four (4) dimensions: Practice, Professional Development, Collaboration and Scientific Inquiry. This includes understanding changes associated with aging and principles of growth and development relevant to the adult and geriatric population.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 40 Hours; includes nights, weekends, holidays and evening shifts
Functional Statement Title/#: Clinical Nurse Leader Register Nurse, VN-610
B6 is a secured 14 bed Inpatient Acute Mental Health Unit
Positions will be located in the Mental Health.
Physical Requirements:
Heavy
Lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy Carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight Pulling
(6 hours); Pushing (6-10 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both
hands required; Walking (6-10 hours); Standing (6-10 hours); Kneeling (1 hour);
Repeated bending (4 hours); Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and
muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16";
Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Ability
to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (ai permitted)
Basic Requirements:
Applicant's education and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. 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.
Education/Experience Requirements:
· 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 Bachelors 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 bachelors degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of experience; or a BSN with 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 bachelors 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 2-3 years experience
Preferred Experience:
Currently certified as a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), OR
Have completed the CNL program and are waiting certification, OR
Currently enrolled in a CNL program and taking CNL courses continuously until graduation. (It is a condition of employment applicants must be certified as a CNL within 2 years of appointment into this position.)
Preferred to have Mental Health Experience.
2-3 years of clinical nursing experience to demonstrate advanced clinical competencies
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer 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.
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.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to
fill additional vacancies.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific.
We may not make assumptions regarding your experience.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
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.
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:
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the View 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 Wednesday, March 01, 2017 to received consideration.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/462364100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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