Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager Spinal Cord Injury
Location: Memphis Tennessee
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is presently looking of Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager Spinal Cord Injury right now, this job will be placed in Tennessee. Detailed specification about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 644419 644419
THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED - THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE ONCE SELECTION IS MADE.
YOU MUST INCLUDE VA FORM 10-2850a IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY.
This Announcement has been amended to include Relocation Expenses and a Recruitment/Relocation Incentive.
A Relocation Incentive not to exceed 25% of base salary is Negotiable for a
Highly Qualified Candidate. The percentage and option for a multiyear incentive opportunity
will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Relocation Expenses are Authorized.
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.
The VAMC at Memphis exists to serve the veteran through delivery of timely, quality care by staff who demonstrate outstanding customer service, the advancement of health care through research and the education of tomorrowÂ's health care providers.
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.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
English Language Proficiency required.
DUTIES:
The Nurse Manager is a professional nurse who is responsible and accountable for the planning, coordinating, administration and evaluation of nursing care in a designated clinical area as well as the management of assigned nursing personnel. He/she plans and evaluates staffing in an ongoing manner to provide continuous coverage for each 24 hour period and assigns staff to designated clinical areas based on workload and nursing needs of the patients. The incumbent will observe and evaluate the quality of nursing care provided by making periodic clinical patient rounds, reviewing nursing documentation in clinical records, and reviewing results of studies related to the delivery of patient care. He/she will collaborate with allied staff to identify nursing care based on patient status. The Nurse Manager will demonstrate effective interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, family members, staff and allied personnel, will maintain a positive work climate for the overall development of the nursing team and will act as a role model and conduct self in a professional manner. The incumbent will monitor the accuracy of medication administration, anticipate action, interaction and side effects and will initiate interventions based on sound clinical judgment and established policies and procedures. He/she will evaluate performance of unit personnel and conduct evaluation process in a timely manner which encourages staff acceptance and growth. The incumbent will authorize leave based on analysis of available staff and patient care requirements, monitor monthly usage, and will initiate corrective action as needed. The Nurse Manager will act as a technical, clinical and administrative resource to personnel and allied disciplines and will interpret and apply Medical Center, VACO and Nursing Service policies and procedures to unit personnel. The Nurse Manager is directly responsible to the Chief Nursing Service (CN) for Spinal Cord Injury.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Citizen of the United States. 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 National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). 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. Must be proficient in spoken and written English .
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 Development: performance, education/career development, Collaboration; collaboration, collegiality, Scientific Inquiry: quality of care, research.
Education/Experience: (Preferred) Applicant must be a graduate of a NLN (National League of Nursing) accredited program. A Baccalaureate degree in nursing is preferred; a Masters Degree in Nursing is desired with a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of successful Spinal Cord Injury/Rehabilitation nursing practice in which professional, organizational and leadership skills have been consistently demonstrated at a highly satisfactory level. Excellent assessment skills and the ability to work collaboratively are highly desirable.
Qualifying Education: 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 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.
VetPro: Individuals selected for positions that have patient care responsibilities are subject to undergoing an electronic credentialing process called VetPro. As part of this process, it will be necessary for you to submit complete information concerning your professional education, training, experience, licensure and certifications using VetPro. The candidate selected will be provided with further information on how to use VetPro.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G-6 NURSE QUALIFICATION STANDARD http://www1.va.gov/vapubs/viewPublication.asp?Pub_ID=464&FType=2
Education/Experience - Current, unrestricted registered nurse licensure in any state, commonwealth, territory, or the District of Columbia . The preferred education for this position is a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from NLN accredited program, and approximately two-three years of successful nursing practice or a Master's Degree in Nursing from NLN accredited program or related field with BSN (NLN accredited) and one-two years of successful nursing practice or a Doctoral Degree in Nursing or related field (regionally accredited university of college) and no experience.
Qualifying Education : 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 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.
VetPro: Individuals selected for positions that have patient care responsibilities are subject to undergoing an electronic credentialing process called VetPro. As part of this process, it will be necessary for you to submit complete information concerning your professional education, training, experience, licensure and certifications using VetPro. The candidate selected will be provided with further information on how to use VetPro.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based 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 .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
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 please 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.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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