Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Location: Syracuse New York
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is presently looking of Registered Nurse Emergency Department right now, this occupation will be placed in New York. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 868133
THE VA "I CARE" VALUES
Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excell! ence
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.
REGISTERED NURSES EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
VA MEDICAL CENTER @ SYRACUSE, NY
Join the ED Health Care Team providing quality nursing care services
to Veterans living in the Central New York region.
VA professionals feel good about their careers and ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
NOTE: Applicant's education and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade, step and salary of the applicant selected.
Potential for Recruitment Incen! tive
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are n! ot authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must 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
Must possess a current state nursing license
Must have a minimum of 2 years nursing experience (see qualifications) DUTIES:
Full Time and Part Time Registered Nurse opportunities available in the Syracuse VAMC Emergency Department. As a Staff Nurse in the ED you will provide emergent/urgent care to acute and chronically ill Veterans. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Record patient's symptoms and document medical history
Obtain vital signs
Triage patient's condition and prioritize based on medical need
Establish effective communication with patient, family or representative
Document observations, assessments and changes in patient's condition
Administr! ation medications and place IV's
Collaborate with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes
Provide a full range of nursing care/treatment to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavior problems;
Comply with protocols, procedures and safety policies
Maintain proper supplies and medical equipment
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Tour of Duty: Current openings - Day/Night rotation, nights, includes weekends. Please indicate on your application materials,your work schedule availability, e.g., days, day/evening, day/night, evenings, nights QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U. S. citizenship
Full, unrestricted state nursing Licensure, Certification or Registration required.
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 c! ompleted by the applicant: The National League for Nursing Accrediting ! Commission (NLNAC) 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)
Education/Experience Requirements:
Nurse I Level 3 -
Associates Degree or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years experience, or
Associate Degree or Diploma in nursing and bachelor's degree in related field plus 1-2 years experi! ence, or
BSN with 1-2 yeras experience, or
MSN or master's in related field with a BSN or bachelor's degree in a related field. If MSN obtained in a Bridge Program, no BSN required.
Nurse II -
BSN with approximately 2-3 years experience
AAS or Diploma in Nursing & Bachelor's Degree in a related field plus approximately 2-3 years experienc
Master's Degree in Nursing or related field with BSN or Bachelor's degree in a related field, 1-2 yrs. experience
If MSN obtained in a Bridge Program, no BSN required
Doctoral degree in nursing or meet basic requirements and has doctoral degree in a related field, no experience
Preferred Experience: Since nursing positions in the Emergency Department require a high level of nursing practice knowledge, skills and abilities applications from new graduates will not be considered for this position. You must have at least two years of professional nursing experience i! n ED, ICU or other complex nursing setting.
GRADE DETERMINA! TIONS:
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 crit eria 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 Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G6 Nurse Qualification Standard.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your nursing program must have been accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time th! e program was completed by the applicant: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) 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.
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 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 a! ccordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification re! quirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate Lifting (up to 45 lbs and over); moderate Carrying (up to 45 lbs and over); Straight Pulling (up to 1 hour); Pushing (1 - 2 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 3 hours); Standing (up to 3 hours); Repeated bending (up to 1 hour); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13Â" to 16Â"; Hearing (aid permitted)]
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.
Addit! ionally, 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 .
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.
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://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/index.asp . 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.
VA Registered Nurses earn vacation time at the rate of 8 hours a pay periods. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. You begin earning leave when you start employment, there's no waiting time before your leave can be used. In addition you earn 4 hours of sick leave a pay period.
Differentials - 10% evenings and nights, 25% weekends
10 Federal Paid Holidays
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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