This Position Closed on 03-Oct-2012

Job Title:Registered Nurse (Critical Care)

Department:Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:VHA-12-RY701137-278K-B

SALARY RANGE:	$0.00 to $0.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Friday, July 13, 2012 to Wednesday, October 03, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:	VN-0610-00
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time - Permanent
DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy in the following location: Louisville, KY United StatesView Map
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:	United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 701137

The Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) improves the health of our veterans by providing a continuum of care through an integrated health care delivery system.  It is a tertiary care facility classified as a level 1c facility affiliated with the University of Louisville and as such integrates teaching, research, and advanced patient care, making it an attractive academic medical center.  The facility offers a full spectrum of comprehensive health care services, using state-of-the-art technology and innovative programs, as well as education and research benefits, to Veterans residing in 40 counties in central and western Kentucky and in southern Indiana. In recognition of continued efforts to improve patient care, the medical center was awarded the Robert W. Carey 2007 Performance Achievement Award, 2008 Performance Excellence Award, 2009 Trophy Award and 2010 Circle of Excellence Award; and the 2009 Kentucky Center for Performance Excellence Achievement Award. 

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

 

 

For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .  

Relocation Expenses May Be Authorized:  No

Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized:  No

Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized:  No

Guaranteed Home Buy Out (GHBO) May Be Authorized:  No

 

This is an open continuous announcement.  We accept applications for this occupation on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available.  Applications will remain on file for this announcement through October 3, 2012. INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE THAT ALTHOUGH THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT, THE INITIAL CLOSING DATE FOR FIRST CONSIDERATION UNDER THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS July 26, 2012.

KEY REQUIREMENTS



• U.S. Citizenship
• Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
• Must pass pre-employment examination.
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• English Language Proficiency required.

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DUTIES:

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Duties: As a Staff Nurse you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to ill and injured veterans.  Duties include documenting observations, assessments, and changes in patient's condition; collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes; providing a full range of nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavior problems; and accountable for meeting and maintaining the qualification standards and functional statements of assigned grade.  Our facility is seeking individuals who possess good organizational skills which enable completion of work, a demonstrated ability to assume leadership in a patient centered program, and the ability to establish effective communication with patients, families, visitors and members of the interdisciplinary team. Critical care units at the RRVAMC include SICU, ICCU, Critical Care Float and ED.

 

Work Schedule: Shifts could include twelve (12) hour tours and/or eight (8) hour tours which could include indefinite evenings or nights; day/evening rotation; or day/night rotation. All shifts include weekends and holidays.

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Current BLS issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current ACLS issued by the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 1 year critical care experience.
• Citizen of the United States. 
• 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 Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) http://www.nlnac.org or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) http://www.aacn.nche.edu/CCNE/reports/accprog.asp (NOTE: 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).
• 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.
• Must meet Physical Requirements (according to VA Directives and VA Handbook 5019).

 

SELECTION CRITERIA FOR THIS POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS:  THESE QUALIFICATIONS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ENHANCING.  

 

·         BSN preferred

·         CCRN preferred

 

Applicant'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.   Experience as a 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.    

Education/Experience Requirements: 

• Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, no experience.
• Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of experience, or an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field and no experience; or a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) and no experience.
• 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 bachelors 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 bachelors 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 degree 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. 

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 applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.

 

APPLICANTS must be a 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 Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). 

Veterans' Preference:   When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans MUST claim preference on their application or resume. Applicants claiming veterans preference must include a copy of Form DD 214 or equivalent, which shows type of discharge, at the time of application.  Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, with required proof. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted 5 points tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference.  For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

INFORMATION IN APPLICATION MATERIALS IS USED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR RATING FOR THE POSITION.  RESUMES SHOULD BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND SHOULD INCLUDE company/organization name, position title, dates of employment (month/year) and number of hours per week of where you obtained your experience.  IF YOUR RESUME DOES NOT SUPPORT YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE ANSWERS, WE WILL NOT ALLOW CREDIT FOR YOUR RESPONSE(S).  ALL INFORMATION WILL BE EVALUATED AT FACE VALUE -- NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE.

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BENEFITS:

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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://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .

Applicant selected may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program.  For additional information please contact Angela Casey, Human Resources Management Service (05N), EDRP Coordinator at (502) 287-4566. The final decision on an EDRP Award is contingent on the availability of funds. 

OTHER INFORMATION:

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. 

Vet-Pro (VA's electronic credentialing system): Upon selection, you will be provided with information on how to use Vet-Pro.  Vet-Pro was implemented on July 1, 2005.  As part of the VA's pre-appointment process, it is necessary for you to submit complete information concerning your professional education, training, experience, licensure, certification or registration using Vet-Pro.  Vet-Pro credentialing must be successfully completed prior to entering on duty.

You may be required to serve a 2 year probationary period.

Grade, step & salary will be determined by years of professional nursing experience, education and employment history by a Professional Nursing Standards Board.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur.

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HOW TO APPLY:

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package (see "Required Documents" section below).The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, October 03, 2012.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button 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.  Applicants are urged to apply online; this process is easier, faster, provides less room for error and more information as applications are processed.

NOTE: To return to a previously saved or incomplete application, simply reapply through your account in USAJOBS.  After applying, return to USAJOBS (https://my.usajobs.gov/Login.aspx) to see the status of your application, including any messages that may have been sent to you.

IF YOU CANNOT APPLY ONLINE:

1.      Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.

2.     Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf.

3.     Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to (478)757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

 

To FAX supporting documents you are unable to upload:

 

1.     Complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 701137.

2.     Fax your documents to (478)757-3144.

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

1.  CV or Resume.

2.   VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurse and Nurse Anesthetist (Available at   http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850a-fill.pdf  (required).

3.  Responses to Questionnaire.

4.   Optional Form 306 - Declaration for Federal Employment (Available at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/va/pdf/OF306.pdf).  This is a required form and must be submitted with your application.

5.  Pertinent transcripts. (Unofficial Copy Required).

6.  Veterans must submit a copy of form DD214 or equivalent showing character of discharge if applicable

7.  Three professional References.  The reference forms must be filled out completely by one RN supervisor and two RN Co-Workers.  The forms must be completed at the time your application package is submitted http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-FL-10-341a-fill.pdf.

8.  Copies of Licensures and/or Certifications (i.e. RN, LPN, Certs: ACLS, BLS, CCM). - BLS/ACLS must be from the American Heart Association.

9   Current Federal Employees must submit most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that indicates grade, step and salary. (required).

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Kelley M. Brendler
Phone: (502)287-5784
Email: KELLEY.BRENDLER2@VA.GOV

Agency Information:
VHA Louisville VAMC
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICE
800 ZORN AVENUE
MAIL CODE #05
Louisville, KY
40206
USA

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

After receipt of your complete application package, your application will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Your application will also be reviewed to assure that your application/resume supports the answers given in the questionnaire. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, your qualifications will be rated accordingly. Qualified candidates may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration.  If interviews are conducted, those in the best qualified group will be contacted for an interview.  Performance based interviews will be used.  For more information on performance based interviewing, you may visit http://www4.va.gov/pbi/.  You will be notified of the outcome. 

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