RN - Nurse Manager - OR/Day Surgery/PACU
Company Name:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
United States Citizens Excepted Service Permanent Full Time
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1299089
This position is located at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Nursing Service, Shreveport, LA.
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.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system 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 /.
Shreveport, Louisiana stands prepared to offer you the'lagniappe', which means a little something extra! Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana is situated on the Red River in northwest Louisiana. Commonly known as the 'Ark-La-Tex', the point where Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas meet. The Shreveport-Bossier City area is home to Barksdale Air Force Base, as well as numerous colleges and universities, theaters, lakes, golf courses, beautiful housing areas, churches, and great schools. With a population of nearly 400,000 in the city's metropolitan region, the area promises much to while maintaining a reasonable cost of living and an excellent, temperate climate. You'll enjoy a unique combination of two great American heritages: a little Cajun, and since we're less than 15 minutes from the Texas border, a little Lone Star, too. Shreveport-Bossier boasts elegant Southern charm and a relaxed attitude that suggests you kick your boots off and stay a while to enjoy year-roundfestivals, Vegas-style gaming, great localdining experiences, live music andfamily attractions.
NOTE: Applicant's education and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and step of the applicant selected.
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.
Must pass pre-employment examination. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required. Background and/or Security Investigation required. Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Position
Summary: We are seeking an innovative, energetic nurse leader for this important nursing management role. This Nurse Manager will be responsible and accountable for planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating nursing care, and supervising nursing personnel assigned to the Operating Rooms (OR), Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and the Same Day Surgery Unit (SDS). He/she will manage the daily operation of these clinical areas, ensuring that performance improvement and risk assessment activities are developed and completed for ongoing assessment of all aspects of patient care delivery. This Nurse Manager is responsible for assuring compliance with Joint Commission and other internal/external regulatory agencies and implementing actions to meet established performance measures and quality indicators. He/she will work closely with Anesthesia and Surgical, Sterilization, Processing and Decontamination (SPD) Services to assure that the environment is conducive to safe, quality patient care and that the flow of patients through the peri-operative areas promotes optimal efficiency. With the current increase in OR utilization, we are creating an ideal healing environment with the latest in electronic medical record technology, larger operating suites, and integrated family visiting areas with wireless access points. The OR includes 7 suites and 1 Cysto Room. This Nurse Manager will be responsible for planning, managing and effectively coordinating the daily operations within these suites, serving as the direct supervisor for all nursing staff assigned to Perioperative Services and playing an integral role in construction and equipment selection for these patient care areas. This Nurse Manager will report directly to the Chief Nurse for Acute Care, Overton Brooks VAMC.
Duties to include but not limited to the following:
Adheres to all established policies, standards of care and standards of practice as set forth for the VAMC.
Has demonstrated expertise in surgical area.
Has demonstrated leadership experience.
Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with staff and other departments.
Identifies unsanitary conditions which may impose danger to self, customers, employees or property and follows through to abate and/or minimize the impending hazard. The employee demonstrates an understanding of Green Environmental Management System (GEMS); emergency procedures, including fire response; Chemical Hygiene Plan or Hazard Communication, as appropriate; hazard recognition and reporting; Infection Control/Blood-borne Pathogens/Standard Precautions; use and maintenance of personal protective equipment; equipment operation and maintenance, and other safety and sanitation standards. Safeguards equipment and property against loss, neglect, misuse and damage at all times. Incumbent will be able to reprocess Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) via High Leave Disinfection or Sterilization as applicable and be certified annually on the specific equipment for which they are responsible.
Provides leadership in implementing nursing process for optimal outcomes for the veteran.
Maintains all standards daily in regards to The Joint Commission.
Ethics: Makes decisions based on professional standards and scope of practice (i.e. Nurse Practice Act, ANA standards) and on VA Policy/Procedures.
Adheres to time-out policy.
Veteran and their family/caregiver advocate.
Seeks assistance in any and all matters that they are not a subject expert on.
Participate on assigned groups/meetings etc.
Tour of Duty: Normal work days/hours will be Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with work day/hours flexibility required as patient care needs require. This position has 24 hour accountability.
Grade and salary for these positions will be determined by the Nurse Professional Standards Board (NPSB).
Relocation expenses _are not_ authorized for this position.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
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 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).
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.
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.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
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.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G6 Nurse Qualification Standard.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
PLEASE NOTE : Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized 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 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.
Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over); Moderate Carrying (15-44 pounds); Straight Pulling (up to 2 hours); Pushing (3 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 8 hours); Standing (up to 8 hours); Kneeling (1 hour); Repeated bending (up to 1 hour); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (without aid); Near vision correctable at 13 to 16; and Working closely with others.
Preferred Education:
BSN or MSN
Preferred
Experience:
Minimum 4 years of current OR surgical suite experience.
Current or previous managerial experience.
PACU experience.
Preferred Certifications:
CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse)
CAPA (Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse)
CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room)
CRNFA (Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant)
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or r sum . 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 .
Your application, r sum 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.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position , you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, January 19, 2015 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE : It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Resume/CV
Your Resume/CV _must_ include information regarding LICENSURE (State of Issue/License #/Date of Exp.), EDUCATION (Type of Degree, etc.).
Your Resume/CV _must_ __include the following information: Job title, description of duties, beginning and ending date (month/year) of employment; and average hours worked per week).
VA Form 10-2850a Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists ( ).
Responses to the occupational questionnaire (either by online application or fax).
OF-306 , Declaration for Federal Employment (Revision Oct 2011) .
Current VHA employees _must_ provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50 , Notification of Personnel Action.
Please use this _checklist_to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify),documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is TAG:VacancyID.
_NOTE_: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
After we receive your complete application package (including any required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed to decide if you meet the basic requirements. You will be notified when this decision is made.
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 .
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Veterans Affairs
United States Citizens Excepted Service Permanent Full Time
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1299089
This position is located at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Nursing Service, Shreveport, LA.
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.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system 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 /.
Shreveport, Louisiana stands prepared to offer you the'lagniappe', which means a little something extra! Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana is situated on the Red River in northwest Louisiana. Commonly known as the 'Ark-La-Tex', the point where Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas meet. The Shreveport-Bossier City area is home to Barksdale Air Force Base, as well as numerous colleges and universities, theaters, lakes, golf courses, beautiful housing areas, churches, and great schools. With a population of nearly 400,000 in the city's metropolitan region, the area promises much to while maintaining a reasonable cost of living and an excellent, temperate climate. You'll enjoy a unique combination of two great American heritages: a little Cajun, and since we're less than 15 minutes from the Texas border, a little Lone Star, too. Shreveport-Bossier boasts elegant Southern charm and a relaxed attitude that suggests you kick your boots off and stay a while to enjoy year-roundfestivals, Vegas-style gaming, great localdining experiences, live music andfamily attractions.
NOTE: Applicant's education and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and step of the applicant selected.
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.
Must pass pre-employment examination. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required. Background and/or Security Investigation required. Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Position
Summary: We are seeking an innovative, energetic nurse leader for this important nursing management role. This Nurse Manager will be responsible and accountable for planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating nursing care, and supervising nursing personnel assigned to the Operating Rooms (OR), Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and the Same Day Surgery Unit (SDS). He/she will manage the daily operation of these clinical areas, ensuring that performance improvement and risk assessment activities are developed and completed for ongoing assessment of all aspects of patient care delivery. This Nurse Manager is responsible for assuring compliance with Joint Commission and other internal/external regulatory agencies and implementing actions to meet established performance measures and quality indicators. He/she will work closely with Anesthesia and Surgical, Sterilization, Processing and Decontamination (SPD) Services to assure that the environment is conducive to safe, quality patient care and that the flow of patients through the peri-operative areas promotes optimal efficiency. With the current increase in OR utilization, we are creating an ideal healing environment with the latest in electronic medical record technology, larger operating suites, and integrated family visiting areas with wireless access points. The OR includes 7 suites and 1 Cysto Room. This Nurse Manager will be responsible for planning, managing and effectively coordinating the daily operations within these suites, serving as the direct supervisor for all nursing staff assigned to Perioperative Services and playing an integral role in construction and equipment selection for these patient care areas. This Nurse Manager will report directly to the Chief Nurse for Acute Care, Overton Brooks VAMC.
Duties to include but not limited to the following:
Adheres to all established policies, standards of care and standards of practice as set forth for the VAMC.
Has demonstrated expertise in surgical area.
Has demonstrated leadership experience.
Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with staff and other departments.
Identifies unsanitary conditions which may impose danger to self, customers, employees or property and follows through to abate and/or minimize the impending hazard. The employee demonstrates an understanding of Green Environmental Management System (GEMS); emergency procedures, including fire response; Chemical Hygiene Plan or Hazard Communication, as appropriate; hazard recognition and reporting; Infection Control/Blood-borne Pathogens/Standard Precautions; use and maintenance of personal protective equipment; equipment operation and maintenance, and other safety and sanitation standards. Safeguards equipment and property against loss, neglect, misuse and damage at all times. Incumbent will be able to reprocess Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) via High Leave Disinfection or Sterilization as applicable and be certified annually on the specific equipment for which they are responsible.
Provides leadership in implementing nursing process for optimal outcomes for the veteran.
Maintains all standards daily in regards to The Joint Commission.
Ethics: Makes decisions based on professional standards and scope of practice (i.e. Nurse Practice Act, ANA standards) and on VA Policy/Procedures.
Adheres to time-out policy.
Veteran and their family/caregiver advocate.
Seeks assistance in any and all matters that they are not a subject expert on.
Participate on assigned groups/meetings etc.
Tour of Duty: Normal work days/hours will be Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with work day/hours flexibility required as patient care needs require. This position has 24 hour accountability.
Grade and salary for these positions will be determined by the Nurse Professional Standards Board (NPSB).
Relocation expenses _are not_ authorized for this position.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
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 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).
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.
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.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
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.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G6 Nurse Qualification Standard.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
PLEASE NOTE : Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized 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 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.
Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over); Moderate Carrying (15-44 pounds); Straight Pulling (up to 2 hours); Pushing (3 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 8 hours); Standing (up to 8 hours); Kneeling (1 hour); Repeated bending (up to 1 hour); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (without aid); Near vision correctable at 13 to 16; and Working closely with others.
Preferred Education:
BSN or MSN
Preferred
Experience:
Minimum 4 years of current OR surgical suite experience.
Current or previous managerial experience.
PACU experience.
Preferred Certifications:
CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse)
CAPA (Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse)
CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room)
CRNFA (Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant)
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or r sum . 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 .
Your application, r sum 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.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position , you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, January 19, 2015 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE : It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Resume/CV
Your Resume/CV _must_ include information regarding LICENSURE (State of Issue/License #/Date of Exp.), EDUCATION (Type of Degree, etc.).
Your Resume/CV _must_ __include the following information: Job title, description of duties, beginning and ending date (month/year) of employment; and average hours worked per week).
VA Form 10-2850a Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists ( ).
Responses to the occupational questionnaire (either by online application or fax).
OF-306 , Declaration for Federal Employment (Revision Oct 2011) .
Current VHA employees _must_ provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50 , Notification of Personnel Action.
Please use this _checklist_to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify),documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is TAG:VacancyID.
_NOTE_: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
After we receive your complete application package (including any required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed to decide if you meet the basic requirements. You will be notified when this decision is made.
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 .
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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