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The Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse Float for the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) covering both the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center and the Tobyhanna Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).
The Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) RN position is located in Primary Care under Nursing Service.
07/25/2022 to 08/12/2022
$53,964 - $100,824 per year
VN 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
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No
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent -
Full-time -
Excepted
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Yes
CBSZ-11586590-22-BG
667618600
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Demonstrates ability to collaborate with all levels of services and disciplines. Collaborates with patient, family and care providers in any and all settings where care is being provided to evaluate and update changes inthe patient-driven life plan and patient management. Coordinates and manages patient care included on the high risk registry by utilizing the Care Assessment Needs Score. Performs follow-up discharge calls for the hospital and emergency room to ensure continuity of care and timely management of care. Initiates/actively participates in daily huddles, team meetings, and interdisciplinary opportunities to improve patient care at the program level.Promotes patient, family and team interactions and problem-solving byactively participating in interdisciplinary and team meetings to facilitate collaboration and the achievement of identified goals.Documents patient care in the Computerized Patient Care System (CPRS) utilizing the appropriate note title and encounter according to policy and standard operating procedures. Triages acute and non-acute patient needs by telephone, face to face, and secure messaging to facilitate medical management, patient safety, and optimal health. Assists the patient with navigating through the health care systems and intervenes or refers as needed to facilitate the achievement of patient outcomes. Utilizes approved Protocols and Policies to facilitate autonomy in providing care. Applies skills, such as Motivational Interviewing to promote patient self-management towards patient-driven holistic plan for life. Promotes health promotion and population specific care and education. Demonstrates leadership by serving as an advocate for patients, assuming charge nurse responsibilities, and team player to colleagues. Promotes wellness by empowering the patient to self-management through education and patient-driven health care delivery.Involves all members of the teamlet and extended team members in identifying problems, collecting and analyzing data, and problem resolution. Collaborates and develops relationships with supporting services both internally and externally to support patient care needs. Checks daily for outdated medication & supplies to include but not limited to: accucheck controls, Omnicel discrepancies, and crash cart check list. Completes all mandatory training timely and participate in PACT initiatives which includes but is not limited to Secure Messaging, TEACH training, and Motivational Interviewing. Maintains effective working relationships with professionals and support personnel within the medical center and the community. Adheres to principles of infection control, safety, and universal precautions.Initiates/participates in quality improvement opportunities to improve patient care facility wide and at the program level. Enhances patient self-management by providing information regarding all options, choices, and resources.Maintains privacy and confidentiality of all patient information, including electronic, print, and conversations. Coaches and precepts students and nursing staff members. Uses a body of research to validate and/or change work group practice through data-driven evidence-based practices and implement changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness through Systems Redesign approaches.
Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
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.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, 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. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
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.
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.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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 08/12/2022 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11586590.
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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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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