Posted: 01/23/2015 | Employer: VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Registered Nurse - (Nurse Supervisor - PM's)Job Title:Registered Nurse - (Nurse Supervisor - PM's)Department:Department Of Veterans AffairsAgency:Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationJob Announcement Number:VQ-RN-15-121-JDK-1309047-BUSALARY RANGE:$45,758.00 to $83,014.00 / Per YearOPEN PERIOD:Thursday, January 22, 2015 to Wednesday, February 4, 2015SERIES & GRADE:VN-0610-00POSITION INFORMATION:Full Time - PermanentDUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location:Fargo, ND WHO MAY APPLY:United States Citizens SECURITY CLEARANCE:OtherSUPERVISORY STATUS:YesJOB SUMMARY:Vacancy Identification Number: 1309047 OUR MISSION: 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. 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.TRAVEL REQUIREDNot RequiredRELOCATION AUTHORIZEDNoKEY REQUIREMENTSMust pass pre-employment examination. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required. Background and/or Security Investigation required. Must be proficient in written and spoken English.Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.DUTIES:Back to topThe incumbent will contact on call staff as needed; ensureadequate staffing off tours and weekends; problem solving and criticalthinking; identification of concerns and ensuring resolution; and resource fornursing staff. He/she will ensure supplies and tools are available to provide necessarycare for Veterans and maintain communication regarding care activities. Work Schedule: PM's with mix of 8/10/12 hour shifts QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to topBASIC REQUIREMENTS: U.S. citizenshipFull unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration requiredGraduate 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. 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)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. 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. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, includingvolunteer 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 criticalcompetencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training andexperience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifyingexperience, including volunteer experience. Grade Determinations: 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. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, PartII, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local HumanResources Office.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.Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds andover; heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over; straight pulling intermittent hours;pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking3 hours; standing 3 hours; kneeling 1/4 hour; repeated bending; both legsrequired; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously;far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; specificvisual correction to read fine print; ability to distinguish basic colors;ability to distinguish shades of color; hearing (aid permitted);mental/emotional stability; and no skin allergies preventing use of protectiveequipment.HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.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. BENEFITS:Back to topVA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides is an overview of the benefits currently offered: http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp.Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.OTHER INFORMATION:This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. HOW TO APPLY:Back to topAll applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the View 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 Wednesday, February 04, 2015 to receive consideration.1. 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.2. 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 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.REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s): ·OF-306 ·Other (VA Form 10-2850a, Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetist) ·ResumeApplicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants: ·Cover Letter ·DD-214 ·Other Veterans Document ·SF-15 ·SF-50 ·TranscriptVA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists (Available http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850a-fill.pdf) (required)OF 306 - Declaration for Federal Employment (Available at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OF306.pdf) (required)Pleaseuse this checklist to make sure you have includedother documents required for your application, such as a copy of yourtranscript (if using education to qualify), documentationto support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (fordisplaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additionalinformation.Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.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. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1309047.NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.AGENCY CONTACT INFO:Jennifer D. Kraiter Phone: (701)239-3700x3570 Email: JENNIFER.KRAITER@VA.GOV Agency Information:VHA Fargo HCS2101 N Elm StreetFargo, ND58102WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: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. During our review, if your résumé and application package do not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email (if provided); otherwise, applicants will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service. 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 notification once a selection decision has been made. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking on “Application Status.” For a more detailed update of your status, click on “more information.” Information regarding applicant notification points can be found in the USAJobs Resource Center.