Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
Location: Shreveport Louisiana
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is hiring Registered Nurse (Mental Health) right now, this vacancy will be placed in Louisiana. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 874424
These positions are located in Mental Health Service at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA. Positio! ns being recruited for are: RN (PTSD) & RN (OUTPATIENT).
You could be part of an important initiative to provide mental health care for our nations Veterans!
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be adding approximately 1,600 mental health clinicians - to include nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers as well as nearly 300 support staff to its existing workforce.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs mental health professionals who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans.
Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your country's service. !
If you are transitioning from the military or a Veter! an already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA. The VA is committed to hiring Veterans.
The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission. The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are I ntegrity, C ommitment, A dvocacy, R espect and E xcellence (" I CARE ").
America's Veterans need you!
To find out more, go to http://www.va.gov/jobs/ . KEY REQUIREMENTS
US citizenship
English language proficiency
Background/suitability investigation
Current, full, active and unrestricted registration
Physical standards - Must pass pre-employment examination
Random drug testing DUTIES! :
• Able to manage and deliver care for complex patient situations incorporating age specific considerations.
• May function in team leader or charge nurse role.
• Implements interdisciplinary plan of care in timely and accurate manner with proper and thorough documentation.
• Initiates and guides others in the implementation of interventions for patients exhibiting disruptive behavior and completes annual PMDB training.
• Completes assessment in required timeframe and identifies priority needs.
• Assesses for subtle changes in patientÂ's condition that indicates an impending emergency and takes appropriate action.
• Initiates suicide screen and guides others in the implementation of appropriate interventions.
• Maintains environmental safety by adhering to VAMC policies.
• Participates in established quality improvement activities.
• Work practice each day incorporates all of the following: OSHA; HIPPA; Joint Com! mission Standards; VAMC policies and procedures; EEO; Safety; Infection! Control; Patient Education; Nursing Research; Ethics; Risk Management and Maintenance of required education.
• Implements ongoing educational plan to support own professional development.
Work schedule: Generally, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Relocation expenses and/or incentives have not been authorized.
**Salary/Grade is to be determined by Nurse Professional Standards Board (NPSB) dependent upon selectee's qualifications, (i.e. education and experience)**. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
1. Citizen of the United States.
2. 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).
3. Current, full, acti! ve, 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.
4. 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 N! ursing Personnel. The criteria are as follows: Practice: practice, ethi! cs and resource utilization, Professional Development: performance, education/career development, Collaboration; collaboration, collegiality, Scientific Inquiry: quality of care, research.
Education/Experience 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 BSN and approximately 2-3 years experience or Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and approximately 2-3 years experience.
- BSN and successful nursing practice in psychiatry
- MSN or related field with a BSN and successful Psychiatric Nursing Practice
- Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and successful Psychiatric Nursing Practice
Ref! erence: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G-6 NURSE QUALIFICAT! ION STANDARD
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to walk long distance, bend, stand for long periods of time, lift up to 25 pounds. Must
be able to physically restrain Veterans who present a danger to self or others. The work may also require accommodating the needs of physically disabled Veterans.
NOTE : Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the United States Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards your qualifications for this position. You 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.
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.
Veteran's Preference : When applying for Federa! l jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally, veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for service-connected disability.
Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, nonservice-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed SF 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and required documentation with your application materials.
For more information on Veterans' Prefere! nce, go to http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp . HOW YOU WILL! BE EVALUATED:
Complete application packages will be reviewed to determine if the basic qualifications for this position have been met. A listing of candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the hiring facility where the credentialing and privileging screening process is completed. BENEFITS:
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered: http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Upon completing any required probationary period, the position will be permanent.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which t! hey earn annual leave.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
If you interested on this vacancy just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This vacancy starts available on: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:10:30 GMT
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