Nurse

Summary This position may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/23/2023 to 09/30/2024 Salary $64,029 - $131,893 per year Pay scale & grade VN 00 Help Locations Many vacancies in the following locations: Fayetteville, AR Fort Smith, AR Harrison, AR Ozark, AR Show more locations (3) Branson, MO Joplin, MO Springfield, MO Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - 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 CBST 24-JP Control number Help This job is open to Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency. The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency Open to current, permanent employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs and US Citizens (1st Area of Consideration - current, permanent Fayetteville VA Medical Center and associated CBOC employees; 2nd Area of Consideration - current, permanent VA Employees; 3rd Area of Consideration - all others. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens). Videos Help Duties This announcement that will be used on an ongoing basis to fill vacancies in the following areas: Med/Surg Hospice-Palliative Emergency Intensive Care Perioperative Specialty Specialty/Endoscopy at Springfield Mental Health Rehabilitation Residential Treatment Program Outpatient/Inpatient Mental Health Primary Care/PACT Primary Care/PACT at Outpatient clinics Springfield Branson Joplin Jay Fort Smith Ozark If you are interested in working in any of these areas please apply to this announcement for consideration- you will identify your department and location preferences while applying. Duties include, but are not limited to: Med/Surg Provides nursing care for patients placed on cardiac monitors Identifies cardiac dysrhythmias including, but not limited to symptomatic bradycardia, frequent, paired, or multifocal PVC's, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, pulseless electrical activity, and asystole. Provides assessment and care for patients undergoing surgeries, procedures, and treatments. Hospice-Palliative Care Provides care for a panel of Veterans at end of life. Recognizes and reports physiology and/or psychological deviations such as symptoms of pain, nausea/vomiting, agitation, depression and respiratory distress. Emergency Department Provides evidence-based care for a group of patients in the Emergency Department. Applies and directs others to apply infection control measures appropriately in delivering care. ICU Responsible for care of critically ill adult patients such as: cardiac, medical and surgical patients. Provides nursing care for complex patients, independently carrying out all nursing functions related to cardiac monitoring, treatments, medications, vasoactive infusions, ventilator management and invasive monitoring modalities. Perioperative Prepares patients for procedures, administers moderate sedation, monitors patients during procedures, and provides post-procedure care. Performs a wide range of complex nursing procedures including, but not limited to, catheterizations, bladder scan, IV insertion, medication administration, administration of moderate sedation, and performing nasal swabs. Mental Health Rehabilitation Residential Treatment Program (RRTP) Provides a wide range of patient personal care, diagnostic services, treatment, and charting activities in a psychiatric or substance use disorder treatment unit. Outpatient Mental Health Provides direct staff support to the clinic as it relates to planning, designing, integrating, implementing, modifying, and evaluating the effectiveness of program components and/or services to improve the quality of patient care and the appropriateness and timeliness of services provided. Inpatient Mental Health Provides a safe, therapeutic environment, providing medication stabilization. Provides recovery-based programing. Specialty Clinics Provides specialized care to patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions that includes, but is not limited to, ENT, Orthopedics, Eye, GYN, Podiatry, Dermatology, Nursing Foot, General Surgery, Cardiology, and Pain Management. Triages patient phone calls and secure messages with appropriate disposition and timeliness. Springfield Specialty Care/Endoscopy Provides specialized care to patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions that includes, but is not limited to, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Nursing Foot, General Surgery, Cardiology, Pain Management, and Endoscopy services. Triages patient phone calls and secure messages with appropriate disposition and timeliness. Primary Care/PACT Provides nursing care to patients who present with a full range of health issues, including but not limited to; diabetes, hypertension, COPD, congestive heart failure, cancer, and psychological disorders, as well as coexisting medical/surgical conditions. Performs in-person, telephone, video-telehealth, and care management appointments. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Various Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Compressed Tour: May be available Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP: Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Help 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. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. 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 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: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved 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). The approving official may authorize a waiver of the requirement for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing provided the college or university has regional accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time of the candidate's graduation and the composite qualifications of the applicant warrant such consideration. 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. OR 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) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full . click apply for full job details