Registered Nurse (OR/PACU/Endo)
Location: Cheyenne Wyoming
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is employing Registered Nurse (OR/PACU/Endo) right now, this position will be placed in Wyoming. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 907102
OUR MISSION:
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, a! nd 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/
SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION:
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
NOTE:
Applicant's education and lengt! h of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nur! se Professional Standards Board (NPSB) in determining the grade and step of the applicant selected. The NPSB is a peer review process. The NPSB will review your individual qualifications, education, professional training/internship(s), and professional experience to determine the most appropriate salary and grade based on your individual accomplishment.
RELOCATION EXPENSES:
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
U.S. Citizenship
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification or Registration required.
DUTIES:
The duties of the Operating Room (OR)/Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACUI)/Endoscopy (Endo) Registered Nurse are as follows:
OR RN is accountable w! hen assigned for the episode of care related to the Surgical/Invasive procedures;
PACU RN provides pre-surgical preparation and post-anethesia recovery for most surgical procedures including both inpatient and outpatient recovery;
Endo RN is proficient in the admission and recovery process for patients receiving anesthesia or sedation for endoscopic procedures;
The trained OR/PACU/Endo RN will provide staffing coverage for all areas and surgical clinics under the Surgical Service Line as needed.
TOUR OF DUTY:
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call will be required.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizenship.
Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The National League for Nursing Acc! rediting Commission (NLNAC) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Edu! cation (CCNE).
Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Applicants must possess one of the following degrees in nursing to be considered for this position: Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing; or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; or enrolled in a Bridge or Master's Entry Program to Nursing (MEPN) program, AND have received a certificate of professional nursing to sit for the National Certification Licensing Examination (NCLEX) and can submit this certification to the Department of Veterans Affairs; or Master's Degree in Nursing; or Doctoral Degree in Nursing.
The criteria are as follows: (1)
Practice:
practice, ethics and resource utilization; (2)
Professional Development
: performance, educatio! n/career development; (3)
Collaboration
; collaboration, collegiality; (4)
Scientific Inquiry
: quality of care, research.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G6 Nurse Qualification Standard.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
PLEASE NOT
E: 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 applicants will be verified by t! he 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess mental and emotional stability. Functional requirements include the following abilities: Heavy lifting of 45 pounds or over, light carrying of under 15 pounds. The use of fingers on both hands is required, as well as walking, standing and sitting during an eight hour tour of duty. Must possess the ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, correctable vision and able to wear eye protection. The ability to distinguish shades of color, hear the whispered voice (aid permitted). Environmental Factors required: Working with hands in gloves, working closely with others and protracted or irregular hours of work.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questio! nnaire 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 review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive ben! efits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holida! ys, 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.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/index.asp
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
All applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, or non-disqualifying physical handicap.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION POLICY STATEMENT:
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the appllication and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be m! ade on a case-by-case basis.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This position starts available on: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:42:08 GMT