Nurse Manager Medical/Surgical/ Telemetry Job in Providence - 97696965 - ZA3VRF8Y2GK3Y

Job Title:
Nurse Manager Medical/Surgical/ Telemetry

Department:
Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:
11-100

SALARY RANGE:
$56,644.00 - $103,457.00 /year
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience

OPEN PERIOD:
Friday, March 11, 2011 to Friday, September 30, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:VN-0610-1/3

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time  Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
n/a

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Providence, RI

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Providence VA Medical Center provides high quality comprehensive outpatient   and inpatient healthcare to veterans residing in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Each veteran patient is assured personalized care by a team of health care providers.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Providence, RI

The Nurse Manager in the Medical /Surgery/Telemetry is responsible for a 27 bed unit. Patient population is complex adults both male and female with significant mental health and social health needs. This position has 24/7 accountability of Unit operations and collaborates with the supervisory staff to ensure safety and quality. Responsibilities include evaluation and maintenance of patient care programs, resource utilization management, and complete Unit-level administrative responsibilities. He/she is also responsible for staff development according to ANCC of Medical/Surgical Nursing. The incumbent reports directly to the Associate Chief for Nursing Service (ACNS).

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Must be U.S. Citizen.  Graduate of a state approved, National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)/Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited school of nursing. Minimum of four years of progressive nursing experience, leadership experience preferred. National certification in Clinical Area or in Nursing Administration a plus. Experience with electronic medical record and bar code medication administration system preferred.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to site specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.


BENEFITS:

You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

OTHER INFORMATION:This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

The materials you send with your application will not be returned.


HOW TO APPLY:Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis throughout the period of this posting.  The posting can be deleted at any time.

Your application should be submitted to the address indicated in the announcement.

Qualified candidates will be referred to selecting official.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Marilyn Horan
Phone: 401-459-4760 ext. 6722
Fax: 401-459-4790
Email: VHAPROnurserecruiter@va.gov Agency Information:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
589 Atwells Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
US
Fax: 401-459-4790

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Highly qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official.  Interviews will be conducted.  All candidates will be notified as to the outcome of their application.