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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.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/
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.
WHO MAY APPLY: Open to all U.S. Citizens
Learn more about this agency06/23/2017 to 07/07/2017
$65,448 - $138,103 per year
VN 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Selectee may be required to work at any Boston Healthcare System campus, as needed.
No
Permanent - Excepted Service Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
No
RS-17-JS-1978071-BU
472787700
There is one Full Time Registered Nurse position in the Wound/Skin Care Program. This position supports compliance with the VHA Directive on the Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcers and enhances the care of patients with a variety of wounds and ostomies in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. Primary duty station is West Roxbury however cross coverage of Jamaica Plain Campus and Brockton campus may be required.
Description:
Incumbent works under the direction of the Nurse Manager. Incumbent serves as a clinical expert in providing ostomy care and pressure ulcer prevention strategies and wound care management options to a variety of patients resulting in a positive outcome. Initiates interdisciplinary projects to improve organizational performance. Implements educational plans to meet changing program or service needs. Completes quality management reports as required
WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time, Monday Friday (8 hr
shiftsFlexible)
FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT #: 902570, 902580, 902610, 902590, 903120
NOTIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Lifting up to 45 lbs. (Intermittently)
2. Carrying up to 45 lbs. (Intermittently)
3. Repeated bending
4. Straight Pulling up to 45 lbs. (Intermittently)
5. Straight Pushing up to 45 lbs. (Intermittently)
6. Stooping (Intermittently)
7. Squatting (Intermittently)
8. Kneeling (Occasionally)
9. Use of both arms
10. Use of both hands
11. Use of fingers
12. Overhead work; both arms (Intermittently)
13. Prolonged walking (Up to 4 hrs. /day)
14. Prolonged standing (Up to 4 hrs. /day)
15. Sitting (Up to 2 hrs. /day)
16. Far Vision - correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
17. Near Vision - correctable to read newsprint at 13 - 16 inches
18. Ability to distinguish shades of colors
19. Hearing - ability to hear and understand the spoken voice from a distance of 8 feet. Ability to effectively utilize a stethoscope and distinguish breath and heart, and bowel sounds
20. Emotional and mental stability - ability to effectively perform the essential functions of the position and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Education must be as follows:
Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State 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), an accrediting arm of the National League for Nursing. The NLNAC accredits all levels of nursing programs. Additional information may be obtained from the http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm ; or
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), an accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The CCNE accredits bachelors and master's degree programs. Additional information may be obtained from http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation/accredited-programs ; or
In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active, and unrestricted registration and the possession of a Certificate from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS)] will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Additional information may be obtained from http://www.cgfns.org/
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.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
NOTE: All staff converting to a first professional RN role will be enrolled in the RN Residency Transition-to-Practice Program. The RN Residency Transition-to-Practice Program is a comprehensive 12-month standardized curriculum designed to assist the post-graduate nurse in the transition from entry-level, advanced beginner nurse to competent professional RN. This program is a comprehensive developmental training program that has both didactic and clinical components designed to afford the post-graduate RN the opportunity to perform the role, duties, patient care activities and procedures that are carried out by RNs. Each post-graduate RN will be assigned a preceptor and a mentor.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
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):
·Other (Verification of Current RN License - must show expiration date)
·Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
Resume - Experience must be listed with mm/yr. mm/yr. showing hours worked, and indicate Full-time, Part-time.
Note: If selected for consideration for this position, you will be required to complete and submit VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists. (Available at the VA Forms website: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=10-2850&tkey=&Action=Search.)
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, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
NOTE: Current or Former Federal Employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
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 visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
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 1978071.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
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.
NOTE: Interested applicants must forward a complete application package that includes all of the following required documents:
Resume - Experience must be listed with mm/yr. mm/yr. showing hours worked, and indicate Full-time, Part-time.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, July 07, 2017 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 Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: 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, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, 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.
After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. During our review, if your résumé and application package do not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. After the review is complete, a referral certificate (s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email (if provided); otherwise, applicants will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking on "Application Status." For a more detailed update of your status, click on "more information." Information regarding applicant notification points can be found in the USAJobs Resource Center.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/472787700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Service: Nursing
Vacancy Identification Number: 1978071
*** POSITION LOCATED AT THE WEST ROXBURY, MA CAMPUS ***
APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
Resume and Verification of Current RN License - must show expiration date