Off Tour Supervisor RN

Description

Job Title:Off Tour Supervisor RN

Department:Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:LL-11-JD-578089

SALARY RANGE:	$0.00 to $0.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Friday, December 16, 2011 to Sunday, December 25, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:	VN-0610-00
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time – Excepted Service Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy(s) – Loma Linda, CAView Map
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:	United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 578089

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.

How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System is one of the top 25 employers in the Inland Empire! There are over 62,000 of America’s Veterans who entrust the VA Loma Linda healthcare staff to meet a variety of healthcare needs on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. We are guided by the VA Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence in the quest to fulfill our mission. By joining the VA Loma Linda healthcare team, you too, will have the opportunity to join an innovative and exemplary organization!

For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/

OTS Tour of duty: Monday through Friday 1200-2030. Rotational weekends/ holidays or night shifts as needed. May include 12 hour tour of duty (days or nights) if coverage is necessary.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

U.S. Citizenship
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
Must pass pre-employment physical.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
English Language Proficiency required.

DUTIES:

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Off-tour Nursing Supervisor is responsible to the Director, Inpatient Nursing.

The nurse selected for this position will be responsible for representing Medical Center Management in decision making for tour of duty as well as the overall nursing supervision of all nursing units during off-tour hours.

S/he is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating leading, quality of nursing care on all nursing units.

S/he will analyze problems impeding care, develop corrective action to expedite care, assure optimum utilization of available resources, identify learning and developmental needs of nursing employees, and maintain a climate conducive to high quality patient care and employee satisfaction.

Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required.

Demonstrated competence in utilization of nursing process and care of patients who are compromised. Advanced physical assessment skills required.

Demonstrated excellence with interpersonal skills, team building skills, and leadership characteristics in nursing practice. Previously demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others.

Demonstrated competence in self direction, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.

Demonstrated ability to be customer service oriented by working effectively with clinical, administrative personnel, patients and visitors.

Demonstrated ability to utilize resources.

Efficiently and actively participate in performance improvement activities.

Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.

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).

Current, full, active, 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.

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 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 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.

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

APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by following accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications, National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Applicants must, therefore, only report attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by these two 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 from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) or International Consultants of Delaware (ICD) evaluation with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. ***

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years RN experience in Critical Care, ICU, ER/ Triage, or Telemetry required.

BSN and Supervisor/Charge Nurse experience highly preferred.

BLS and ACLS required,

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements of this position include lifting, prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing (steps, ladder, etc, reaching (overhead, extensive/repetitive), repetitive motion and stooping. The mental/sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, keyboarding, reading and logical thinking. The environment’s pace can vary from steady to a sometimes fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities, frequent, sometimes intense customer interactions, and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes noisy environment. There may be the need to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to disease, illness and hazardous materials. Adherence to Safe Patient Handling guidelines are stictly enforced and will require the use of lift and mobility equipment as needed.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Please follow instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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.

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://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .

OTHER INFORMATION:

Equal Employment Opportunity: All applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status as a parent, or non-disqualifying physical handicap. For information regarding the No FEAR Act Regulations, refer to 5 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 724.

Veterans’ Preference & ICTAP:

When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx.

Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP Eligible.

HOW TO APPLY:

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

YOU MUST INCLUDE VA FORM 10-2850a IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY. You may upload the completed form to your USAJOBS or Application Manager account if you apply online. Then you can use the uploaded form again and again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide ( http://www.va.gov/OHRM/joblistings/uploading-and-using-documents-online.doc ) for more information on uploading and re-using the form in your applications. Other required forms and documents can also be saved in your account and used the same way. Applicants are urged to apply online; this process is much easier and faster.

Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application, just reapply through your account in USAJOBS. Check your account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Login.aspx ) to see the status of your application after applying, including any messages that may have been sent to you.

If you cannot apply online:

Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire.
Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf.
Fax the completed 1203FX form along with all supporting documents to (478)757-3144. Your 1203FX form must be placed on top of all materials being faxed and will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:

Complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID: T578089. You must use this fax cover sheet in order for your documents to be matched with your online application.
Fax your documents to (478)757-3144.

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Sunday, December 25, 2011.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

CV or Resume.
VA Form 10-2850a – Application for Nurse and Nurse Anesthetist (Available at http://vaww4.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850a-fill.pdf) (required).
Optional Form 306 – Declaration for Federal Employment (Available at http://www4.va.gov/vaforms/va/pdf/OF306.pdf). This is a required form and must be submitted with your application.
If prior military service, include all copies of your DD Forms 214 (required). Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must also complete and submit an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf).
If currently employed in the VA system, include latest SF-50 – Notification of Personnel Action. (required).

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Danny L. Quimpo
Phone: (909)825-7084×2225
Email: DANNY.QUIMPO@VA.GOV

Agency Information:
VHA Loma Linda HCS
Human Resources 605/05
11201 Benton Street
Loma Linda, CA
92357
USA

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

After you Submit Your Application…
After we receive your complete application package (including any required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the basic requirements. You will be notified when this decision is made. Qualified applicants may be referred.

What happens when your application is referred?

An AFGE agreement ensures that internal applicants must be considered before external candidates. If the Selecting Official (which is not the HR Specialist) elects to consider external candidates, he or she may contact you for an interview. The interview will be arranged and coordinated by the Selecting Official.

After interviewing is Complete…

Many factors influence how quickly a selectee can be brought on board. If the Selecting Official chooses an internal candidate all other candidates will be notified of the outcome. Otherwise, once the Selecting Official makes their selection, a Professional Standards Board (PSB) will convene to determine the salary to be offered. At this point a tentative offer would be made and upon acceptance the pre-appointment process would begin.

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