Nurse Officer of the Day, Marion Campus (Three Positions) career at Department Of Veterans Affairs in Marion

Department Of Veterans Affairs is presently looking of Nurse Officer of the Day, Marion Campus (Three Positions) on Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:38:11 GMT. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 883880 To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans? As a VA professional nurse, your opportunities are endless. With...

Nurse Officer of the Day, Marion Campus (Three Positions)

Location: Marion Indiana

Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is presently looking of Nurse Officer of the Day, Marion Campus (Three Positions) right now, this career will be placed in Indiana. More details about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 883880

To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who sha! ll have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.

How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

As a VA professional nurse, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities 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 encourages persons with disabilities to apply

VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (VANIHCS) was formed in 1995 by the integration of the VA Medical Centers in Fort Wayne, Indiana and Marion, Indiana. The mission of VANIHCS is to provide coordinated, compassionate and comprehensive quality primary care, mental health services and ex! tended care to Veterans in a timely, accessible and cost effec! tive manner. The Fort Wayne campus offers primary and secondary medical and surgical services. The Marion campus offers a full range of psychiatry services, nursing home care and extended care services. Primary care clinics are available at both campuses and at Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) located in South Bend, Goshen, Peru and Muncie, Indiana.

• Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and salary of the selected candidate. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. KEY REQUIREMENTS

U.S. Citizenship
Full, Unrestricted State Registered Nurse Licensure
Must pass Pre-employment Physical examination
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing
Background and/or Security Investigation

English Language Proficiency DUTIES:
As the Nurse Office of the Day (NOD) this individual manages staffing during her/! his assigned shift.
The NOD is responsible for making staffing adjustments based upon accurate assessments of patient acuity and assigning staff as indicated by their skill level.
The NOD assesses patients in the admission area and delegates care appropriately.
The NOD evaluates patient care continuously and recognizes and reports deficit outcomes.
The NOD monitors staff performance and confronts deficit behaviors.
The NOD communicates positive and/or negative performance of Nursing staff members to front-line supervisors.
The NOD participates and/or initiates continuing education for staff on their assigned shift.
The NOD continually assesses and takes action to maintain a safe environment for Veterans and staff.
The NOD maintains current ACLS certification.
The NOD's duties include documenting observations, assessments, and changes in patient's condition; collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcome! s; providing a full range of nursing care to patients with a variety of! physical and/or behavior problems.
The NOD is accountable for meeting and maintaining the qualification standards and functional statements of assigned grade.
VA Northern Indiana Health Care System 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.

Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.

Tour of Duty/Shift: Multiple Schedules with rotating shifts during weekends, holidays, evenings and nights to provide 24/7 onsite coverage. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
1. Citizenship: Citizen of the United States.

2. Education: Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of t! he 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).

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 US 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.

Foreign Education Requirements: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the edu! cation has been submitted to a private organization that specialized in! interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.

3. Licensure and Registration: 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.

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.

4. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English.

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 nursi! ng or related field and approximately 2-3 years experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Prior nursing supervisory experience is preferred.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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 Dev! elopment: performance, education/career development, Collaboration; collaboration, collegiality, Scientific Inquiry: quality of care, research.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy, moderate and light lifting and carrying from under fifteen (15) pounds up to forty-five (45)pounds and over; straight pulling, pushing, pulling hand over hand and reaching above shoulders for at least one to four (1-4) hours;use of fingers; both hands and legs required or prosthesis; walking and standing for at least (6) six hours; kneeling and repeated bending for at lease two to four (2 -4) hours; repetitive motions for two to five (2-5) hours; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13" to 16"; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; hearing (aid permitted) and emotional and mental stability.

Veteran's Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim prefer! ence on their application or resume. Applicants claiming preference bas! ed on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 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

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Applicants tentatively selected for certain designated positions may be subject to a random drug screening for illegal drug use. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment.

2. New appointees will be subject to a background investigation to determine suitability.

3. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered! with the Selective Service system or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.

4. Applicants must not be listed on the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General sanctions database.

5. Applicants selected for positions through this announcement may be subject to a probationary period.

6. This position is based out of the Marion campus; however, travel between campuses and VANIHCS CBOC's may be required. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete , a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a stru! ctured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you s! hould be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of IFM (Ineligible due to missing forms). Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions, delays in mail service, etc.

Only send documentation as requested/required by this announcement and that directly supports your qualifications for this position. BENEFITS:

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 plea! se visit us at http://www4.va.gov/Jobs/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:

• This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
• Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement up to 90 days after closing.
• This vacancy announcement does not preclude filling this position by other means.
• If applicants are interviewed for the position, performance based interview questions will be used. For additional information regarding performance-based interviews please review the following website on the Internet: http://www.va.gov/pbi.

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This career starts available on: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:38:11 GMT

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