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RN - ICUDepartment of Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationOverview
##### Open & closing dates
10/17/2019 to 10/31/2019
##### Service
Excepted
##### Pay scale & grade
VN 00
##### Salary
$71,981 to $127,902 per year
##### Appointment type
Permanent
##### Work schedule
Full-TimeLocation3 vacancies in the following location:-Fresno, CARelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThe RN will utilize the nursing process to assess, coordinate,
facilitate and deliver nursing care to critically ill patients.
Manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance
with established policies, procedures, protocols of the healthcare
organization.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesApplicant needs to have at least 2-3 years of ICU experience in an
ICU/SD settingProvides care to a patient population which includes but is not
limited to cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, diabetes,
substance abuse, psychiatric disorders, orthopedic, GI, vascular
diseases, vascular surgery and minor trauma. The ICU/SD RN
successfully performs activities appropriate to their grade.
Accountable as a primary nurse for a defined group of patients for
the entire episode of care. Demonstrates leadership in delivering
and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with
others. The unit/area specific scope of practice includes the
following but not limited to:- - - Intensive Care/Step-down Care
- Unit/Position Specific Competencies
- Adult and ElderlyWork Schedule: Rotating
Financial Disclosure Report: Not requiredThis position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction
Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program. To participate
in the program, you must meet specific individual eligibility
requirements in accordance with VHA Policy 1021 and submit your
application within four months of appointment. The final award
amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years)
is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services
office.Travel RequiredNot requiredSupervisory statusNoPromotion Potential00
#### Job family (Series)
0610 NurseSimilar jobs
Nurses, Psychiatric
Psychiatric Nurses
- RequirementsConditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Designated and/or random drug testing required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Subject to a background/security investigation
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online
onboarding process
Must pass pre-employment physical examination
QualificationsBasic Requirements:
- - United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be
appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified
citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- 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 Accreditation Commission
for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of graduates
of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of
current, full, active and unrestricted registration will
meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school
of professional nursing. OR 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. Students should submit the certificate
of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along
with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook
5005, Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign
schools of professional nursing, possession of a current,
full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the
requirement for graduation from an approved school of
professional nursing.
- 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.
- 2-3 years of ICU experience in an ICU/SD settingPreferred Experience: BLS and ACLS certificationGrade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in
determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate,
the level within a grade:
- - Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in
Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience
required.
- Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and
approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an
ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a
related field with no additional nursing
practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
(BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience.
- Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and
approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR
an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a
related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing
practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years
of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in
nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional
nursing practice/experience.
- Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing
practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a
Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3
year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree
in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2
year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree
in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and
has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional
nursing practice/experience required.
- Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with
BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing
practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately
2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience.Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part
II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in
the local Human Resources Office.Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity,
keen hearing, clear distinctive speech and manual dexterity. Will be
exposed to different alarms and it is critical that incumbent is
able to discern different alarms. This position requires potentially
long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting,
bending, pulling and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may
be required. May be exposed to infected patients and contaminated
materials and may be required to don protective clothing in
isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. My
occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to
delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. Must be a mature,
flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in
stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient
needs.EducationNote: 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.Additional informationAnnual 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.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.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou 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 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.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug test requiredYes- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes:
VA Form 10-2850a (link is listed below)
Resume
VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists can
be found at:
http://www.va.gov/vaforms/searchaction.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search.The following documents are accepted (but not required), and may
be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications
for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have
included all documents required for your application, such as a copy
of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's
(current/former Federal employees), etc.
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (VA)
- OF-306
- VA Form 10-2850a (link is listed below)
- Performance Appraisal
- Resume
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel ActionIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: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.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal
benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.- How to ApplyAll 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
10/31/2019 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire
click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10633316.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log
in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your
USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete
the occupational questionnaire.
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 USA JOBS
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 USA
JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.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). HCP are individuals
who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where
patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients 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 facilities. HCP include all VA
licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and
unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee
basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers,
and trainees who work at these facilities. HCPs that are unable to
receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a
face mask throughout the influenza season.Agency contact informationJOYCE KINGPhone559-225-6100 X3630EmailJOYCE.KING3@VA.GOVAddressFresno VA Medical Center
2615 East Clinton Avenue
Fresno, CA 93703
USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsOnce 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
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to
apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/549064800. Only resumes
submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed
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