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The Registered Nurse (RN) is assigned to inpatient mental health unit and is accountable to the Unit Nurse Manager.
Work Schedule: Monday through Sunday 12 Hour Shifts with Weekend and Overnight Rotations.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
07/03/2018 to 07/17/2018
$48,447 - $104,210 per year
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The RN is responsible for the delivery of fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned mental health patients while developing technical competencies.
The RN understands professional practice standards and principles and applies these concepts into mental health practice.
The RN must possess the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary mental health practice setting. This clinical knowledge enables the RN to effectively implement mental health promotion and prevention interventions, manage acute and chronic illness, and assist mental health patients achieve optimal levels of functioning.
The RN must complete mandatory and annual competencies for equipment and procedures, adhere to unit-based protocols, maintain a current BLS certification, and work collaboratively with other disciplines in the Medical Center.
The RN will participate in in-services and performance improvement activities and customer services programs at unit and service line levels.
Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care.
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care based on age-specific components.
Considers all characteristics of the individual, including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, values, and previous experiences
Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.
Core elements of performance include knowledge of unit/program level quality improvement processes and initiatives as well as customer service programs.
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.
Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements: The population of male and female veterans served ranges from the adult, age 18, to the elderly adult, age
65 and over. VA NWI is a major interdisciplinary teaching facility, serving medical, surgical, neurological and psychiatric inpatients and outpatients.
1. The functional requirements for the position include:
a. Lifting up to 35 pounds for 8-12 hours, intermittently;
b. Moderate carrying (15-35 pounds) for 8-12 hours, intermittently;
c. Lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy (PCS-026) except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient care;
d. Pulling for 8-12 hours, intermittently;
e. Pushing for 8-12 hours, intermittently;
f. Reaching above the shoulders for 8-12 hours, intermittently;
g. Both hands required;
h. Walking 8-12 hours, intermittently;
i. Standing 8-12 hours, intermittently;
j. Kneeling 8-12 hours, intermittently;
k. Repeated bending for 8-12 hours intermittently;
l. Climbing and use of both legs and arms for 8-12 hours, intermittently;
m. Both legs required;
n. Near vision correctable at 13-16" to Jaeger 1 to 4;
o. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other eye;
p. Ability to distinguish basic colors;
q. Hearing (aid permitted);
r. Specific hearing requirements;
s. Other: twisting, simple grasp and fine manipulation.
2. Environmental factors for the positions include:
a. Working closely with others;
b. Protracted or irregular hours of work.
3. Incumbents who do not meet a specific functional requirement will be asked to complete the reasonable accommodations process to determine if the specific functional requirement they are unable to perform is an essential element of the position. The VA NWIHCS is responsible to accommodate those who do not meet the essential functions of the job, if reasonable, on a case-by-case basis.
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. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Annual leave shall accrue for full-time Nurses, and Nurse Anesthetists at the rate of 8 hours for each full biweekly pay period.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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.
United States Citizenship Required; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.Experience as an 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.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·VA Form 10-2850a Application for Nurse and Nurse Anesthetists ): http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850a-091998-fill.pdf )
Application 10-2850a is required to be considered for this position. Please complete the 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". Information must be current and not older than a year. Outdated and/or incomplete applications will be ineligible for consideration.
·Resume: Your resume must include the following information for each job that 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, PRN (include hours worked per week).
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.
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
·Cover Letter
·DD-214
·OF-306
·Other Veterans Document
·SF-15
·SF-50
·Transcript
Additional information
Annual leave shall accrue for full-time Nurses, and Nurse Anesthetists at the rate of 8 hours for each full biweekly pay period.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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.
United States Citizenship Required; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
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.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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 full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/17/2018~ to receive consideration.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. 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. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. 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.
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