Rn - Nurse Manager ( Emergency Department) Job in Providence - 97697161 - ZALH3RPOPSWYM

Job Title:
RN - Nurse Manager ( Emergency Department)

Department:
Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:
Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:
11-101

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:

Open to the general public (U.S. citizens)

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 Emergency Department has 24 hour 7 day a week 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 staff development according to ANCC standards of Emergency Nursing. The incumbent reports directly to the Associate Chief for Nursing Service (ACNS).

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Must be a U.S. Citizen.  Graduate of an NLNAC/CCNE accredited school of nursing with a Bachelors Degree in Nursing. MSN or Master's in a field related to nursing preferred.  Have a current, active full  active and unrestricted license as a professional nurse.  Minimum of four (4) years of progressive nursing experience required. Leadership experience in an Emergency Department (ED), Critical Care or Mental Health setting preferred. National certification in Clinical Area or in Nursing Administration a plus. Experience with electronic medical record and bar code medication administration system preferred.
Specialized Education:
You must show successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree or higher in the field related to the job to which you are applying.
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 e-mail address indicated in the announcement.

Qualified candidates will be referred to selecting official.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Marilyn Horan
Phone: 401-459-4773
Email: VHAPROnurserecruiter@va.gov Agency Information:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
589 Atwells Ave.
Providence, RI 02909
US

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.