Registered Nurse - Only for Current Permanent employees of Amarillo Health Care System - Med Surg
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Amarillo
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse - Only for Current Permanent employees of
Amarillo Health Care System
Summary
This Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) is open to any Current,
Permanent employees of the VA Amarillo Texas Health Care System.
Applications will expire after 90 days. Employees using this
announcement must update their applications every 90 days
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
02/22/2024 to 12/31/2024
* Salary
$76,970 - $142,892 per year
Salary may vary based on position and location
* Pay scale & grade
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Location
* Amarillo, TX
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this
position.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Permanent -
* Work schedule
Multiple Schedules -
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
0610 Nurse
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Other
* Drug test
Yes
* Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
* Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
* Announcement number
CAZM-JMS
* Control number
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This job is open to
* Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
This Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) is open ONLY to any
Current, Permanent employees of the VA Amarillo Health Care
System.
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Duties
This is an Open Continuous Announcement for current, permanent
employees of VA Amarillo Health Care System for consideration when
vacancies occur for Registered Nurses.
Applications will expire after 90 days. Employees using this
announcement must update their applications every 90 days.
As the Registered Nurse, you will use professional standards of
care and practice to evaluate self, programs, and service
activities. You will maintain knowledge of current techniques,
trends, and professional issues. You will use group process to
identify, analyze, and resolve care problems. Duties of the
position include but are limited to;
* Initiate/participate in Patient Safety activities that result in
improved outcomes.
* Implement an educational plan to meet changing program or service
needs.
* Educate colleagues and serve as a preceptor and/or mentor on
patient safety initiatives and standards.
* Support and enhance client self-determination.
* Serve as a resource for clients and staff in addressing ethical
issues.
* Participate in ethics consultations.
* Collaborate with others in research activities to improve
care.
* Identify and assess resource utilization and safety issues,
taking appropriate action.
Work Schedule: Varies based on specific positions.
Compressed/Flexible: May be available based on specific
positions.
Telework: May be available based on specific positions.
Remote/Virtual: May be available based on specific positions
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Education Debt Reduction Program: May be authorized for some
positions, and is dependent on availability of funds at the time of
selection.
Bargaining Unit Status: This position is part of the bargaining
unit.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
* U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is
not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA
Policy.
* 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.
* 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
Basic Requirements:
* English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C.
7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions
unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
* Education - Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved
by the appropriate 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); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in
nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's
level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered
as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the
bridge program. Upon achievement of a State license, the individual
may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a
permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation
from the bridge program. (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 to warrant an appointment
as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level
Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education
higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree
equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation
accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware
(ICD).
* License - 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. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who
otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess
the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the
grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a
GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing
licensure (may be extended up to two years on a
case-by-case-basis.)
NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in
VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the
qualification standard on the effective date of the standard
(1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification
requirements for the grade held including positive education and
licensure/certification.
Grade Determinations: The following Scope, Education and Dimension
criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of
candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade. The
Dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care,
Leadership, Professional Development and Evidence-Based
Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the
online assessment: Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I, Level I
Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients
while developing technical competencies. An Associate Degree (ADN)
or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional professional nursing
required. Nurse I, Level II Demonstrates integration of
biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills and technically
competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or
complex. An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized
nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing
experience required. Nurse I, Level III Demonstrates proficiency in
practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed
in goal setting for managing complex client situations. An ADN or
Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience
in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I, Level 2; OR a BSN and 1
year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I,
Level 2; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional
professional nursing experience; OR a Master's degree in a *related
field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience.
Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving
holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. A BSN
with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I, Level
3; OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience
equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Master's degree in a *related
field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience
equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing
with no professional nursing experience; OR a Doctoral degree in a
*related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing
experience. Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that
demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to
management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice
setting. MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience, one of
which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension
requirements for Nurse III; OR a Master's degree in *related field
with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience, one of
which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension
requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with
and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse
II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a
Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of
specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all
dimension requirements for Nurse III. *Note: Foreign education
programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees.
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: May include any of the following; Heavy
lifting, 45 pounds and over, Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds, Light
Lifting, under 15 pounds, Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over, Light
carrying, under 15 pounds, Straight pulling (8-12 hours), Pulling
hand over hand (8-12 hours), Pushing (8-12 hours), Reaching above
shoulder, Use of fingers, Both hands required, Walking (8-12
hours), Standing (8-12 hours), Crawling (8-12 Hours), Kneeling
(8-12 Hours), Repeated bending (8-12 hours), Climbing, legs only
(8-12 Hours), Climbing, use of legs and arms, Both legs required,
Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously,
Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, Far vision
correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, Specific
visual requirements (specify), Both eyes required, Depth
perception, Ability to distinguish basic colors, Ability to
distinguish shades of color, Hearing (aid permitted), Hearing
without aids, Mental and Emotional stability required, Strong legs,
no skin allergies, Sitting (8 hours) Simple grasping (2-4 hours),
Fine manipulation (including keyboarding 4-6 hours) Twisting (2
hours) Strong legs, no skin allergies
The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated
materials and may be required to don protective clothing in
isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The
incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative
secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The
incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable
of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift
priorities based on patient needs. The incumbent must complete
annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or
testing, as a condition of employment.
Education
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN),
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), or Master of Science
Degree in Nursing (MSN) must be recognized by the appropriate
State-accrediting agency and accredited by either of the following
accrediting agencies 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)
* ACEN or CCNE program or degree accreditation may also be found
under the U.S. Department of Education
NOTES:
* Department of Education: 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:
* Foreign Education: 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:
* School Name: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in
existence, you must provide this information in your
application.
* No longer on accreditation site: If your school was accredited by
ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation, but is no longer listed on
the websites, you must provide documentation of accreditation with
your application packet
Additional 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.
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 an alternate method to
submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in
this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY
NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application,
resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may
affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice
(experience) will be considered in determining the grade and salary
of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any
point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the
experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the
following five dimensions of nursing: Practice, Veteran/Patient
Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and
Evidence/Based Practice/Research. Each dimension of practice has
criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA
Nursing Personnel.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer 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 critical competencies, knowledge, and
skills and can provide valuable training and experience that
translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment
reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process
to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or
during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge
regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with
making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that
have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for
Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment
at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and
coaching and reintegration support for military service
members.
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