Registered Nurse - On-call
Location: Richland Washington
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is looking of Registered Nurse - On-call right now, this vacancy will be placed in Washington. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Duties:
A Staff Nurse is a professional who coordinates nursing care for a panel of patients though out the continuum of care to assure that care is time! ly, appropriate, of high quality and cost effective. The nurse works closely with the primary care provider (of providers) and other healthcare professional and team members, other clinics, internal or external services and community agencies. He/she provides professional assessment, coordination and planning of multiple health care services. He/she acts on behalf of the veteran to assure that necessary clinical services are received and progress is being made. The nurse functions within his/her standards of care and scope of practice. The nurse focuses on the patient in the context of family, home, and community. The nurse provides patient education and support of the patient to promote positive patient outcomes. The nurse will complete appropriate clinical reminders and other nursing documentation. The nurse provides and coordinates services by assessing the needs of the patient. As appropriate, he/she arranges, coordinates, monitors, evaluates, and advocates for a packag! e of multiple services to meet the specific clientÂ's complex ! needs.
Summary
T he Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who served our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans. Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your Country's service.
If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA. The VA is committed to hiring Veterans .
The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission.
The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core ! Values define Â"who we are,Â" our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are I ntegrity, C ommitment, A dvocacy, R espect and E xcellence (Â" I CARE Â").
The Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center supports Psychosocial and Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation and Outpatient services to veterans throughout Southeastern Washington, Southwestern Idaho, and Northeastern Oregon. If you would like more information regarding the facility please go to the following website: http://www.wallawalla.va.gov/
Lewiston, Idaho is a pleasant town of 30,937 at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers, in the Idaho Panhandle and boasts excellent public schools. Lewiston has the distinction of being IdahoÂ's only seaport. The Lewiston area offers geological wonders, world class fishing, wildlife viewing, history and legends, and touring, rafting, or hiking Hells Canyon.
Richland, WA is a pleasant town of 4! 5,070 located in the Tri-city area along the Columbia River in Southeas! tern Washington and boasts excellent public schools. Because of its strategic location at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers, the area's outstanding soil conditions and climate, Richland and the Tri-Cities enjoy an excellent quality of life. Located in the center of Washington's expanding wine country, the area offers extensive golf, recreation and river-oriented activities as well as more than 100 high quality wineries within an hour's drive of downtown Richland. NOTE: Applicant's education and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and step of the applicant selected.
Qualifications & Evaluations
(1) Citizenship. 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.)
(2) Graduation from School of Nursing
(a) Gradua! te 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
2 . The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), an accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The CCNE accredits bachelors and masters 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 fro! m the CCNE web site .
(a) [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.
(b)] 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.
(3) Registration - 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.
(5) 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). Practice: practice, ethics and resource utilization; Professional Development: performance, education/career development; Collaboration; collaboration, collegiality; 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.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting docum! entation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Benefits & Other Info
There are no benefits for this position.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position , you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
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 USAJOBS 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 USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
More Info
Richland
WA
2013-10-02T02:47:57.878426
352808800
Permanent
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Depart! ment 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. 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.
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93197
52083
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VATA
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
None
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Per Year
VJ-14-RKA-971881
Please use this checklist to make sure you have ! included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible. If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 971881 .
Click the following link to view and print th! e occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire .
Prin! t the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf.
Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
4-Intermittent
0610-Nurse
Active
https://ApplicationManager.gov/Login.aspx?VacancyID=971881&CheckStatus=Y
15317-Permanent
2013-10-02T02:47:57.878454
VJ-14-RKA-971881
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
15514-United States Citizens
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 02 Oct 2013 13:02:56 GMT