Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is currently interviewing Registered Nurse - Emergency Department right now, this vacancy will be assigned in South Dakota. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 931754
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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.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
At the
Sioux Falls VA Health Care System
(SFVAHCS), we strive to hire only the best! Working with and for America's Veterans is a privilege and we pride ourselves on the quality of care we provide. In return for your commitment to quality health care for our nation's Veterans, the VA offers an incomparable benefits package. Located in southeast South Dakota, Sioux Falls is a progressive family-oriented community, with an extremely low crime rate. Four seasons with abundant recreation activities. No state income tax. The SFVAHCS is a teaching hospital providing a ! full range of patient care service, with state-of-the-art tech! nology as well as education and research. Care is provided to eligible veterans in eastern South Dakota, Northwestern Iowa, and Southwestern Minnesota. Comprehensive health care is provided through primary care, tertiary care, and long-term care in the areas of medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, oncology, dentistry, geriatrics, and transitional care. The SFVAHCS is part of VA Midwest Healthcare System (VISN 23), which includes facilities in Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Every job at the VA impacts the Veterans that we serve. You can be part of that team, helping to make sure that our Veterans receive the top-quality care they deserve.
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 syste! m in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their 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/
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.
The procedures outlined in AFGE Master Agreement, Article 23, Section 8 will be followed. First consideration will be given to current Sioux Falls VAHCS employees.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
DUTIES:
The Sioux Falls VA Health Care System is currently recruiting for a
Full-time
, Permanent,
Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED)
. This p! osition will be located in the Primary and Specialty Care Service line. As an RN-Emergency Department, you are responsible for the following duties to include, but not limited to:
The RN triages Emergency Department Veterans, they may have co morbidities and present with a wide range of chief complaints including but not limited to cardiac (atypical chest pain, dysrhythmias), chronic pain, respiratory, gastrointestinal, neurological, integumentary, post op problems and/or mental health issues.
Obtain and document patientsÂ' vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, weight, oxygen saturation and postural vital signs). Recognizes and reports abnormal values to the provider.
Prepare patient for exam, provide privacy and emotional support.
Collect, label and send laboratory specimens as ordered according to policy and procedure.
Move, lift, transfer and transport patients as necessary using proper equipment and co! rrect transfer techniques. Assist patients to ambulate and transfer safely.
Follow standard procedures set by infection control in all aspects of daily duties.
Document in the medical record including medical history, allergies, current medications, observations, treatment given, reassessment to ensure accurate records and quality of care, using standard nomenclature and approved forms.
Clean Emergency Department equipment according to policy and procedures.
Assist in maintaining adequate inventory of equipment and supplies.
Assist with preparation of patients designated for admission including separation, securing and inventory of clothing/valuables.
Perform treatments, including but not limited to: sterile dressing changes, ace bandage application, unna boot application, suture removal, application of heat/cold as ordered.
Able to measure and fit and educate patient on prosthetic equipment such as crutc! hes.
Rapidly assess and reassess as needed.
Transport! stable patients to procedures or inpatient units.
Clean and prepare bays for the next patient, obtaining supplies and laundry.
Assist with minor procedures / ear irrigations when indicated.
Critical thinking skills and ability to shift tasks and/or responsibilities at a moment's notice in a fast paced environment.
Education of patient/family or significant other including disease process, self-care, treatment plan and/or discharge instructions.
Utilize nursing research and literature to maintain and advance current practice level.
NOTE: Assignment to other areas of the service line, medical center, or other CBOC's may be required. The Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (ED) reports to the ED
Nurse Manager and works in collaboration with his/her assigned CORE team, however, assignments may be made to other areas for purposes of cross coverage.
Work Schedule:
The tour of duty for t! his position is
Full-time
, Primarily
Night Shift
, compressed tours. Weekends and Holidays will be required. Days may be required.
Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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). 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 nu! rsing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nu! rsing 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)
Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
2-3 years Emergency Room, ICU, or other applicable Critical Care/Triage experience preferred.
2-3 years medical surgical nursing in an acute care setting experience preferred.
BSN preferred.
ACLS certification preferred.
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. 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 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 Minimum 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 B! SN and approximately 2-3 years experience or Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and approximately 2-3 years experience.
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
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The work requires some standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying of light items. The work requires agility and dexterity and may require heavy lifting of equipment or patients. In many situations, the duration of the activity (such as most of a workday) contributes to the arduous nature of the job. Duties require extensive periods of standing and walking. Working with patients requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, and similar activities.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:!
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution rec! ognized 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. 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.
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 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. 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.
! INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will not be considered for applicants who fail ! to submit a complete application package.
We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions errors, or any other delays.
You will not be contacted for missing, incomplete or clarification of information relating to your application materials.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
(Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after appointment)
Applicants tentatively selected for certain designated positions may be subject to a random drug screening for illegal drug use. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment.
Applicant is subject to a pre-employment physical examination.
New Appointees will be subject to a background investigation to determine suitability.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service system or are exempt for having t! o do so under Selective Service law.
Applicants must not be listed on the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General Sanctions database.
Applicants selected for positions through this announcement may be subject to a two year probationary period.
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 position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VET PRO CREDENTIALING:
Indiv! iduals selected for positions that have patient care responsibilities a! re 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.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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