Registered Nurse (Float Pool)
Location: Clarksburg, West Virginia
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is in need of Registered Nurse (Float Pool) right now, this position will be assigned in West Virginia. Further informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Clarksburg, WV United States
Duties:
Tour of Duty : Primarily twelve hour night shift - however, subject to change, depending on the ! needs of the service/medical center.
Major Responsibilities/Duties
~ Provides direct patient care to patients in the ICU, CLC, Inpatient Psychiatry, Medical Surgical, Emergency Department, and PACU.
~ Evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal care.
~ Provides comprehensive emergency care to unstable/critically ill patients.
~ Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes adult and geriatric patients.
~ Ability to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interpret the results.
~ Functions independently or with minimal supervision to provide direct and indirect care to patients
~ Maintains current clinical practice through ongoing continuing professional growth; practices according to the American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Nursing Pr! actice
~ Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring! identifies dysrhythmia and treats appropriately.
~ Administers medications using the principles and practices of bar code medication administration
~ Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses and assessment of changes.
~ Interacts professionally with patient and family and involves patient and family in the information of the plan of care.
~ Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; includes family in teaching as appropriate.
~ Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of patient and his/her clinical condition.
~ Prepares, hangs, monitors, and discontinues IV fluids.
~ Responds promptly to changes in workload, adjusts assignments as necessary to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency.
~ Demonstrates the ability to as! sist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
~ Orients new employees to the Float Pool.
~ Triage process utilizing ESI.
~ Review chart and utilize protocol/SOP orders to complete pre-visit work up, including completion of clinical reminders
~ Provide telephone triage/telephone follow-up (assess patientÂ's health concerns, determine level of healthcare intervention needed and communicate and document clearly and accurately).
~ Triage walk-ins and satisfy any needs that can be met by RN either face to face or by telephone.
~ Call high risk patients the day after the patient was seen in the Emergency Department.
~ Utilize the Nursing process (assessment, evaluation of lab results/diagnostic testing and clinical symptoms) and communicate with providers to plan a course of treatment for the patient.
~ Administer immunizations and other injections (intradermal skin testing, allergy injections, ! B12 injections, etc.).
~ Triage for urgency of care in the cli! nics and by telephone.
~ Perform ear irrigations, bladder scans, EKGs, Foley catheter insertions, wound dressings, assist with procedures, etc. as required by clinic need.
~ Perform phlebotomy for the purpose of blood specimen collection.
~ Complete post discharge telephone calls as per facility policy.
~ Become PICC line competent.
~ Other duties as assigned.
Note: Critical care experience is preferred.
Qualifications & Evaluations
Please Note: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Please Note: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is a requirement for this position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is a requirement for this position; however, if not current, must be able to attain such within thirty days of entering on duty.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
~ Cardiovascular pharmacology class completion or the ability to complete such within one month of entering on duty.!
VA Nurse Qualification Standard
Basic Requirements
~ C itizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
~ Graduation from School of Nursing
(a) 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. [ NOTE: See exception in subparagraph (b) below for candidates who are enrolled in a MSN Bridge Program. ]
1 . The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), an accrediting arm of the National League for Nursing located at 61 Broadway, 33 rd Floor, New York, New York 10006 or call (800) 669-1656 extension 153 . The NLNAC accredits all levels of nursing programs. Additional information may be obtained from the NLNAC web site! ; or
2 . The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE! ), an accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The CCNE accredits bachelor's and master's degree programs, and is located at One Dupont Circle N.W., Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036 or call (202) 463-6930. Additional information may be obtained from the CCNE web site .
(b) The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. In these programs, students are given a certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX and should submit this certification to VA prior to appointment. Students do not earn a BSN, but receive a MSN degree upon completion of course work. A copy of the MSN transcript must be provided to VA. Bridge programs that confer a masterÂ's degree also fully meet the education requirement, even though a BachelorÂ's Degree is not awarded.
(c) ! In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active, and unrestricted registration (see paragraph 2a(3)) will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing.
~ Registration
(a) Condition of Employment. A registered nurse (RN) will have a current, full, active and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia. The appointing official may waive this registration if the RN is to serve in a country other than the U.S. and the RN has registration in that country (e.g., Philippines). The RN must maintain a current, full, active and unrestricted registration to continue employment with VA.
(b) Impaired Registration. An impaired registration is a ny registration(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status. A ! registered nurse who has or ever had any such impairment to their regis! tration as listed above may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions of chapter 3, section B, paragraph 15 of this part.
~ Education & Experience for Grades
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 bachelor's 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 bachelor's 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 d! egree 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.
~ English Language Proficiency. RNs appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
Reference: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G-6 NURSE QUALIFICATION STANDARD http://www1.va.gov/vapubs/viewPublication.asp?Pub_ID=464&FType=2
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE DETAILED, CLEAR, AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, résumé and all supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions will affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview q! uestions, you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, e! xplain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
Benefits & Other Info
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at
http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
How to Apply
***IMPORTANT***
*** PLEASE REFER TO THE "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" SECTION FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET. FAILURE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET WILL RESULT IN BEING RULED INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. The complete Application Package must be submi! tted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, September 27, 2013 .
***PLEASE BE CERTAIN TO UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENTS UNDER THE PROPER "DOCUMENT TYPE". FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKET BEING INCOMPLETE AND NOT REFERRED FOR CONSIDERATION.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
You may upload the completed form to your USAJOBS or Application Manager account if you apply online. Then you can use the uploaded form again and again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide ( http://www.va.gov/OHRM/joblistings/uploading-and-using-documents-online.doc ) for more information on uploading and re-using the form in your applications. Other required forms and documents can also be saved in! your account and used the same way. Applicants are urged to apply onli! ne; this process is much easier and faster.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application, just reapply through your account in USAJOBS. Check your account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login ) to see the status of your application after applying, including any messages that may have been sent to you.
If you cannot apply online:
Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire .
Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf .
Fax the completed 1203FX form along with all supporting documents to (478)757-3144. Your 1203FX form must be placed on top of all materials being faxed and will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:
Fax your documents to (478)757-3144.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, September 27, 2013 .
More Info
Clarksburg
WV
2013-08-23T21:24:29.708346
346501500
Permanent
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: 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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed! .gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html . All education claimed by applica! nts will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
VN
83091
40357
2
VATA
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
None
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Successful completion of a two year probationary period required.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
Per Year
T38-13-37-CSB-912602
***IMPORTANT***
***PLEASE REFER TO THE "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" SECTION FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET. FAILURE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET WILL RESULT IN BEING RULED INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
***PLEASE BE CERTAIN TO UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENTS UNDER THE PROPER "DOCUMENT TYPE! ". FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKET BEING INCOMPLETE AND NOT REFERRED FOR CONSIDERATION.
NOTE: Application (Form 10-2850a), copy of license, copy of BLS certification, copy of ACLS certification (if current), and copy of proficiency report/performance evaluation or appraisal will be uploaded as document type "Other".
To apply for this position, you MUST provide a COMPLETE Application Package which includes the following, as listed below (failure to provide a complete application packet will result in you not being considered for referral to the selecting official). Please Note: Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (if current), 8, and 9 apply to ALL applicants. Number 10 applies to current and former Federal civilian employees only. Numbers 11, 12, and 13 apply to Veterans only.
1. Completed questionnaire (online or faxed). This is a requirement and must be completed BY ALL APPLICANTS.
2. Properly completed, signed, a! nd dated (within one month of submission to vacancy announcement) VA Fo! rm 10-2850a - Application for Nurse and Nurse Anesthetist. Link to form - http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850a-fill.pdf . Please be certain to answer questions 17A, B, & C on Page 1 of the application. If you answer "yes" to any question 30-39 on page 3, you MUST provide detailed information on a separate sheet of paper, as per the instructions. If you are unable to electronically sign and date your application, you must sign and date, and then scan and upload or fax. This is a required form and must be submitted with your application packet BY ALL APPLICANTS.
3. Detailed resume/curriculum vitae . Please be certain to provide "from" and "to" month and year, and if part-time employment, please provide approximate number of hours worked per week. Resume/CV must contain the name and contact number for current supervisor. This is required and must be submitted with your application packet BY ALL APPLICANTS.
4. Copy of unofficial transcripts from ! nursing education. Transcripts MUST include your name, name of college/university, degree conferred, and date degree conferred. Official college transcripts will be required before being hired . This is required and must be submitted with your application packet BY ALL APPLICANTS.
5. Copy of current, full, active and unrestricted registration/license as a professional nurse. This is required and must be submitted with your application packet BY ALL APPLICANTS.
6. Copy current of Basic Life Support certification. This is required and must be submitted with your application packet BY ALL APPLICANTS.
7. Copy of Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification - if current. This is required and must be submitted with your application packet BY ALL APPLICANTS, IF CURRENT.
8. Copy of most recent (dated within one year if currently employed) of proficiency report (for VA employee), performance evaluation/appraisal (non-VA employees). This is required! and must be submitted with your application packet BY ALL APPLICANTS .!
9. Properly completed, signed, and dated (within one month of submission to vacancy announcement) Office of Personnel Management Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment. Link to form - http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf . If you answer "yes" to any question 9-15, you MUST provide detailed information in the space provided in #16, as per the instructions. If additional space is needed, please provide on a separate paper and submit with the completed OF 306. If you are unable to electronically sign and date the OF 306 form, you must sign and date, and then scan and upload or fax. This is a required form and must be submitted with your application packet BY ALL APPLICANTS.
10. Copy of most recent SF 50, Notification of Personnel Action, that shows your status - if current or former Federal civilian employee. This is required, IF YOU ARE A CURRENT OR FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE, and must be submitted with your application packet.
12 . Copy of letter from a VA Regional Office that shows percentage of disability - if prior military and you have service-connected disability . This is required and must be submitted with your application packet, IF APPLICABLE.
13. Properly completed, signed, and dated (within one month of submission to vacancy announcement) OPM's Standard Form 15, Application for 10 Point Preference - if prior military and you have a service-connected disability. Link to form - http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf This is required and must be submitted with your application packet, IF APPLICABLE.
1-Full-Time
0610-Nurse
Active
https://ApplicationManager.gov/Login.aspx?VacancyID=912602&CheckStatus=Y
15317-Permanent
2013-08-! 23T21:24:29.708378
T38-13-37-CSB-912602
After we recei! ve your complete application packet (including ALL required documents), all information will be reviewed to determine if you meet the basic requirements. You will be notified when this decision is made.
15514-United States Citizens
- .
If you were eligible to this position, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
Interested on this position, just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This position will be opened on: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 12:11:29 GMT
Apply Registered Nurse (Float Pool) Here