Registered Nurse
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Fayetteville
Posted on: June 6, 2021
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Job Description:
Videos Help Duties Summary This is an open continuous announcement until September 30,
2021. Qualified Applicants will be considered and referred as
vacancies become available. All applicants may receive
consideration for 3 months from the date of application. If you
wish to be considered after that period, and the announcement is
still open to receive applications, you must re-apply to indicate
your continued interest. Applicants must be able to start
immediately. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities The RN for will perform clinical duties as directed by the
Associate Director for Patient Care Services through the Deputy
Associate Director for Patient Care Services/Acute Care, Deputy
Associate Director for Patient Care Services/ Long Term Care,
designated Associate Chief of Nursing Service and Head Nurse (or
designee) The RN will demonstrate leadership when providing nursing care
and serve as a role model when assigned as team leader or charge
nurse under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee. The
Registered Nurse is responsible for managing and delivering care
for complex patients care. Duties include but are not limited to
the following: Work Schedule: Various Schedules Functional Statement Title/#: Registered Nurse/000000 Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be authorized for a highly
qualified candidate PCS Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this
position. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential None 0610 Nurse Similar jobs Psychiatric Nurses Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or
certification/licensure requirements may be referred and
tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements
are met. Basic Requirements: Preferred Criteria: Med-Surg- 1 to 2 years Acute Care experience with 2 years concurrent work
history BLS ICU/HPCU- 1-2 years acute/critical care experience and BLS and ACLS for
the ICU 1-2 years Hospice or Palliative Care experience for HPCU Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in
determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate,
the level within a grade: 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: This position requires visual acuity
(including depth perception), keen hearing (aide permitted), clear
distinctive speech, and manual dexterity in both hands. This
position requires potentially long periods of continued walking
(2-4 hours), standing (2-6 hours), stooping, sitting, bending,
pulling (1-2 hours), and pushing (1-2 hours). lifting (>50
pounds), carrying (>50 pounds). Transferring patients and
objects may be required. Mechanical inpatient lifts are provided.
The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated
materials and may be required to don protective clothing in
isolation situations, operative/invasive procedures, or home
settings. The incumbent may be exposed to patients who are
combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric
disorders. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination
simultaneously. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible
individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations,
able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Must complete
annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or
testing, as a condition of employment. Must be able to work closely
with others, as well as protracted or irregular hours of work. Must
be compliance with the use of ergonomic exercises and employee
safety requirements. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application
if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on
education. 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.
For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, Fayetteville , Registered Nurse, Other , Fayetteville, Arkansas
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