Registered Nurse – Gu/Ent/3A Surgical Specialty Clinic, Float Rn Job in Gainesville - 98020483 - ZA3RLBCZ7O8TO

Job Title:
REGISTERED NURSE – GU/ENT/3A Surgical Specialty Clinic, Float RN

Department:
Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:
11-7010-LB-BT

SALARY RANGE:

Grade/Salary - Commensurate with Experience/Education

OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, March 24, 2011 to Saturday, July 30, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:VN-0610-00/00

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time Permanent, Full-time Position, Monday – Friday, Variable Day Shift


PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
00

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Gainesville, FL

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

JOB SUMMARY:

Eight vacancies exist for Registered Nurses (RNs) for the Urology (GU) /ENT/3A Surgical Specialty Clinic Float RN position at the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SG VHS), Gainesville, Florida. Tour of Duty: Full-time Position, Monday – Friday, Variable Day Shift.The NF/SGVHS is affiliated with health care programs at local colleges/universities.Florida has a low cost of living and no state income tax.Enjoy excellent recreational activities year-round and nearby beautiful beaches.

FIRST CUT-OFF FOR APPLICATIONS IS ON APRIL 12, 2011.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Gainesville, FL

Gainesville vacancies exist for RNs interested in providing care to outpatients with scheduled consultations or follow-up appointments for a wide variety of medical and surgical conditions in this busy outpatient setting.This direct patient care includes, but not limited to, Veterans requiring evaluations, pre/post operative care, minor surgery, chronic health maintenance, and pre-anesthesia evaluations. This nursing care includes, but not limited to, screening and processing patients, medication administration, assisting with a variety of procedures, referrals, and patient education.The Surgical Specialty nursing staff works in collaboration with most surgical services and strives to develop and provide a comprehensive plan of care for each individual patient.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Candidates must be U.S. or naturalized citizens and be proficient in spoken and written English.Basic Life Support required.The following will be considered in the selection:a. Bachelors in Nursing preferred. b. Successful medical/surgical experience within the last five years preferred. c. Documented excellent interpersonal relationship skills with demonstrated ability to work with multidisciplinary groups effectively. d. Clinical competency documented in prior nursing assignments.e. Demonstrated exceptional ability to make critical decisions in stressful environments.f. Demonstrated dependability and flexibility. g. Documented history of positive team building skills required. h. Ability to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment required.
To qualify based on education, submit copy of transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Application materials will not be returned. Submit proof of your education with a transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking. We will be unable to return these to you. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.
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 must have a certification, licensure, or registration credentials in RN for this position. In some cases, these may be substituted for experience and education.

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.

Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
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 cite 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

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

Tele-work / telecommuting may be made available after you have come on board. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#TELE
OTHER INFORMATION:You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.

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

If you fax your application, we will not consider it.

Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. Please do not place your application in a notebook or binder.

You will be required to serve a probationary period of 2 years.


HOW TO APPLY:

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Applicants who are current employees of the NF/SGVHS must submit a letter of interest and updated resume to their Human Resources Management Service (05B7).Applicants who are current employees of other VA stations must submit a completed VA Form 10-2850a (Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists), copies of last two performance evaluations, and a copy of current license. Applicants who are not VA employees must submit a completed VA Form 10-2850a, copy of last two performance appraisals; and a copy of current license. Applications must be submitted to North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Human Resources Management Service (05B7),

1601 S.W. Archer Road, Gainesville, Florida32608

.Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

FIRST CUT-OFF FOR APPLICATIONS IS ON APRIL 12, 2011.

If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

LINDA BROWN
Phone: 352-376-1611 ext 6009 Agency Information:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
1601 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608
US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Relocation expenses are not authorized.No government faxes or mailing envelopes/postage permitted.For additional information, please contact Linda Brown, Human Resources Specialist, Human Resources Management Service, at (352) 374-6009.

Equal Opportunity Employer