Registered Nurse (Med/Surg)
Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: Topeka
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary First Area of Consideration (AOC) will be given to AFGE
bargaining unit employees at Topeka VAMC. Second AOC will be given
to EKHCS permanent employees. Third AOC will be given to the public
(US citizens and nationals). Responsibilities This is an OPEN
CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until November 16,
2022. Eligible applications will be reviewed and referred on an
as-needed basis until positions are filled. VA Eastern Kansas HCS
is a dual campus with a VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, KS.
Positions may be filled for either campus. 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. Excellent communication and customer
service skills are required. The staff nurse is responsible to the
Nurse Manager both clinically and administratively. The primary
responsibilities of this Registered Nurse may vary by assignment.
Those duties may include but not limited to: Provide care that
incorporates the age, gender, cultural and learning needs of
patients requiring complex planning and evaluation of care.
Provides direct and indirect nursing care to critically ill
patients by assessing patient status, determining priorities,
identifying nursing needs and therapeutic objectives, and
evaluating outcomes. The position requires independent judgment and
nursing actions, flexibility, organizational skills, and the
ability to utilize an interdisciplinary approach in the provision
of professional nursing care. Provide prescribed medical treatment
and personal care services to ill and injured veterans. Manage a
defined but dynamic caseload of patients in collaboration with an
interdisciplinary healthcare team. 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. Accountable for meeting and
maintaining the qualification standards and functional statements
of assigned grade. Demonstrate leadership in providing a safe and
supportive environment for patients, staff and others. Apply and
direct others to apply infection control measures appropriately in
delivering care. Identify potential problems involving resources
and/or safety and take action to ensure patient safety and a
therapeutic environment. Demonstrate all mandatory organizational
and clinical competencies of the position. To include competency in
telemetry, 12 lead EKG interpretation, calculation and titration of
critical care IV medications, moderate sedation, EtCO2 monitoring,
Code management, ACLS/BLS, ACS, STEMI/NSTEMI, Stroke management,
common ED orthopedic splinting, and C-Spine precautions. Will be
expected to provide nursing coverage to other nursing departments
(ie. Emergency Department, COVID Supportive Operations, Medical
Surgical Unit, Community Life Center, Domiciliary) during staffing
shortages or periods of low unit census. Assignment may be to any
of the above-mentioned units depending on current staffing needs of
the service line. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Evening
shift with possible rotation. Mix of 12 hour shifts, if allowed,
1130-2400 and 8 hour shifts 1530-2400 to equal 80 hours per pay
period. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Pay
Schedule: The salary range listed in this announcement is the
base-line salary for a full-time work schedule. Starting salary
will be set based on locality. Financial Disclosure Report: Not
Required. Paid Time Off: Receive 13 to 26 days paid paid annual
(vacation/personal) leave per year, 13 sick days annual with no
limitation on accumulation, and 11 paid federal holidays.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years' vesting) and
federal 401k with up to 5% in contributions by VA. Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal
insurance programs can be carried into retirement). For More
Information on Benefits:
https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Benefits/EmploymentBenefits/
Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to
apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA
employment in a testing designated position are subject to
urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with
VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You
may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to
background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be
required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass
pre-employment physical examination Participation in the seasonal
influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department
of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in
the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a
requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care
Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or
certification/licensure requirements may be referred and
tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements
are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to
recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English
Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no
person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are
proficient in basic written and spoken English. 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.
Preferred Experience: BSN Grade 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: The physical requirements for this position in
accordance with HRML No. 05-12-02 , Employment of People with
Disabilities, Including Under Schedule A, 5 CFR 213.3102(u). Heavy
Lifting (35 pounds and over); Heavy Carrying (35 pounds and over);
Straight pulling and/or Pushing (up to 6-8 hours); Reaching above
shoulder; Use of fingers; Both Hands required; Walking (up to 6-8
hours); Standing (up to 4 hours); Sitting (up to 1 hour); Kneeling;
Repeated bending (up to 1 hour); Both legs required. Near vision
correctable at 13" to 16"; Far vision correctable in one eye to
20/20; Hearing (aid permitted); Ability to hear whispered voice.
Emotional stability. Ability for rapid mental and muscular
coordination simultaneously. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must
be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of
your qualifications on education. Note: 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 Information Annual 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. 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. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01,
VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law
(i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include
remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If
selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before
your start date. The agency will provide additional information
regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how
you can request a legally required accommodation from this
requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are
unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in
electronic form, view the following link for information regarding
an Alternate Application.
Keywords: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Topeka , Registered Nurse (Med/Surg), Healthcare , Topeka, Kansas
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