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Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) is one of the largest integrated health care systems in the Department of Veterans Affairs and includes facilities in Temple, Waco, and Austin, TX. Community-Based Outpatient Clinics are located in Brownwood, Cedar Park, Palestine, and Bryan-College State. NO STATE TAXES!!!
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.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting documents type(s):
Application 10-2850a is required to be considered for this position. Please complete form in its entirety. If you answer "YES" to questions 30 through 38, please attach a separate sheet of paper with a brief explanation for each question to which you answered "Yes". Incomplete applications will be ineligible for consideration.
Other - (VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists (required) Available at the VA Forms website: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850a-091998-fill.pdf )
Resume: Your resume must include the following information for each job you list:Job title; Complete Work Place Addresses ; Duties (be as detailed as possible); Month and year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); Full-time, part-time status, and PRN (include hours worked per week)
If you fail to submit the required documents, you will be considered ineligible for consideration.
Area of Consideration includes: U.S. Citizens, VA Wide and current permanent Federal employees of other agencies
Learn more about this agency11/22/2017 to 12/07/2017
$62,745 - $106,098 per year
VN 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
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Permanent - Excepted Service Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
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AG3818113-BBo-2024946-BU
485028900
THIS IS A BARGAINING UNIT POSITION
TOUR OF DUTY: Primary schedules are 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, 11:30 am-8:00 pm, 3:30 pm - 12:00 am, and 11:30 pm - 8:00 am, to include 10 hours tours, 7:30 am -6:00 pm, 11:30 am 10:00 pm, and 1:30 pm-12:00 pm. May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and off-tours to meet the needs of the veterans.
DUTIES: The Vascular Access Nurse provides assessment and care to acutely ill patients, requiring Peripheral Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) procedures. The Vascular Access Nurse demonstrates a broad perspective of clinical practice and its relationship to unit, service, and hospital goals and objectives. The Vascular Access demonstrates specialized knowledge of Peripheral Inserted Central Catheter (PICC), Midline Catheter, Ultrasound Guided PIV, and PIV Insertion based on nationally recognized scientific standards, and provides consultation and instruction to staff, physicians, and patients regarding Vascular Access Placements. Proficient in Vein cannulation using Ultrasound Sonography and/or best practice techniques as identified by the facility. The Vascular Access Nurse independently uses sound judgment in making decisions regarding responsibilities and provides leadership to interdisciplinary groups at all levels. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential as the Vascular Access Nurse requires minimal guidance except in unusual situations. Responsible for obtaining consent for the Peripheral Inserted Central Catheters (PICC). Responds to all consultations for PICC, Midline and other Vascular Access Device placement, screens those patients for appropriateness/need for a Vascular Access or recommends alternative IV access. Inserts PICCs after completing training and PICC insertion competency. Provides education and problem solving strategies for the staff related to IV therapy Peripheral Intravenous (PIV) lines and Peripheral Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) insertion. Tracks and trends issues related to vascular access care delivery, leads and participates in performance improvement activities such as, but not limited to, monitoring of catheter related blood stream infection rates, utilization review, and central line bundle compliance and infection rates. Maintains and generates quarterly reports. Vascular Access Nurse may provide direct patient care in Critical Care/Intensive Care Unit as required by Veteran needs. Competency is demonstrated in performing clinical skills commensurate with assignment as documented on both the Vascular Access Nurse competency assessment and Critical Care/Intensive Care Unit Nurse competency assessment. The duties of the ICU Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The RN will effectively demonstrate successful nursing practice characterized by using sound clinical judgment, and characteristics of critical care nursing practice in assessment/reassessment, analysis, nursing diagnosis, planning of interventions, outcome identification, and evaluation of human responses of individuals to care/treatment; triage and prioritization; stabilization and resuscitation; Incumbent directs the delivery of nursing care and leadership provided through assignment, delegation and supervision of ancillary staff and through committee participation, patient care and discharge instructional teaching activities, and demonstrated ability to function as a preceptor to other nurses. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, and able to shift priorities based on patient needs. The incumbent must be poised and articulate in communicating with people of varied educational levels and varied ethnic backgrounds. Willing to work cooperatively as a member of a team in all assignments. Makes caring for the Veteran his/her priority while in the work setting and demonstrates customer service principles in all aspects of work. Self-motivated in the pursuit of meeting professional work standards. The incumbent is directly responsible to the Nurse Manger.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Vascular Access Board Certification and recent ICU experience
Physical Requirements: This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. 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.
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 in nursing or related field 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.
Preferred Experience:
1. BSN and approximately 2-3 years of experience; or
2. MSN and approximately 1-2 years of experience; Masters in a field related to nursing and a BSN and approximately 1-2 years of experience; or
3. Docotoral degree in nursing, or in a field related to nursing and no experience.
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.
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 job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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):
Application 10-2850a is required to be considered for this position. Please complete form in its entirety. If you answer "YES" to questions 30 through 38, please attach a separate sheet of paper with a brief explanation for each question to which you answered "Yes". Incomplete applications will be ineligible for consideration.
· Other - (VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists (required) Available at the VA Forms website: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850a-091998-fill.pdf ).
· Resume: Your resume must include the following information for each job you list:Job title; Complete Work Place Addresses; Duties (be as detailed as possible); Month and year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); Full-time, part-time status and PRN (include hours worked per week)
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants (if applicable):
·DD-214 If claiming Veteran's Preference
·Other Veterans Document VA Rating Letter
·SF-50 If current Federal Employee
·Cover Letter Optional
·OF-306 Optional
·SF-15 - Optional
·Transcript optional
Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, etc. You will not be contacted for additional information.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), or 10pt (CP/CPS, XPP, XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP), on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section(s) provided. A legible copy of your DD214(s), VA letter and SF-15 if claiming 10 pt. preference or if you currently on active duty; a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty stating you are expecting to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days must be submitted with your application for eligibility verification.
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. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is TAG:VacancyID.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 Thursday, December 07, 2017 to receive consideration.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/485028900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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OUR 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. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
The CTVHCS Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a combined 18 bed medical cardiac and surgical critical care unit designed for adult and geriatric Veterans experiencing life-threatening problems requiring complex assessment and therapies, high intensity interventions and continuous nursing vigilance. The ICU has an all RN staff who has a specialized body of knowledge, skills and experience. Treatment and procedures frequently provided include (but are not limited to) mechanical ventilation, respiratory distress/failure, pneumonia, COPD, GI bleed, sepsis, and complications of diabetes (DKA). Treatment and procedures frequently provided, but are not limited to: mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, temporary and permanent pacemakers, titration of intravenous medications, thrombolytic therapy, intensive monitoring of chest tubes, a variety of surgical drains, bedside tracheostomies, etc.