Registered Nurse (Nurse Manager Or) Job in Nashville - 98026530 - ZAMKUMEO6KJME

Job Title:
Registered Nurse (Nurse Manager OR)

Department:
Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:
Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:
VHA-626-11-435603-MB-USA

OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, March 24, 2011 to Wednesday, December 28, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:VN-0610-00

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Excepted Service Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Nashville, TN

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):  455899

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE APPLYING ON LINE!!

Salary Commensurate with Education and Experience.

Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! As an employee of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference. We serve those who have defended our freedom. This is a great opportunity to show your appreciation.

As a VA professional nurse, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities 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 http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .  

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Nashville, TN

Relocation Expenses May Be Authorized:YES

Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized: YES

Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized: YES

Guaranteed Home Buy Out (GHBO) May Be Authorized:No

Relocation or Recruitment Incentive authorized. Relocation Expenses are authorized.

GHBO is not authorized.

When authorized, relocation or recruitment incentive may be paid up to 25% of pay for exceptionally well-qualified candidate. Payment of Relocation or Recruitment Incentive Must Be Approved by RMC/Director.

This position is open until filled up to Dec. 28,2011. Applications will be referred to selecting officials as recieved.

Major Duties: Designated first-line supervisory authority, responsibility, and accountability for the 24/7 operations of their units, ensuring that subordinate personnel provide timely nursing care which complies with generally accepted standards of clinical practice.This includes the authority to accept, amend, or reject the work of subordinates.

Has continuing responsibility for all the following functions:Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work; Assigning work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of subordinates; Evaluating the performance of subordinates; Making recommendations for appointments, advancements or reassignments of subordinates; Giving advice, counsel, or instruction to subordinate personnel on work and administrative matters; Hearing and resolving complaints of subordinates and referring more serious complaints not resolved to higher level supervisors; Recommending and/or tracking disciplinary action where appropriate; Identifying developmental and training needs of subordinates and providing or making provision for such development and training; Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Citizenship: Citizen of the United States.(Non-citizens may be appointed when no qualified citizens are available in accordance with regulations issued by the Under Secretary for Health or designee).

Licensure: Active, full, current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Professional Nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), in the United States or the District of Columbia.The RN must maintain a current, full, active and unrestricted registration to continue employment with VA.

Physical Standards/Requirements: See VA Handbook 5005, Part III, and Chapter 2, paragraph 7, and VA Handbook 5019, Occupational Health Services. All applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the duties of the position.Must be able to lift (30 lbs or more); twisting and/or bending, standing and/or walking almost constantly during the course of the day.

English Language Proficiency: Applicant must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).

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

Must have a BSN and be a graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate state accrediting agency and/or the National League of Nursing at the time the program was completed by the applicant.In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing.

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).  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.

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

Veterans' Preference:

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.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application, résumé 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.

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

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

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

OTHER INFORMATION:

This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis.  Upon completing any required probationary period, the position will be permanent.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. 

If the appointment status is temporary, the following conditions apply:   The appointment may be terminated at any time, may be extended up to the maximum time allowable by current law/regulation without further competition, or the appointment does not confer permanent status or eligibility.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:   (Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after appointment)Applicantsmust meet any physical, language, license or degree requirements. Applicants must be citizens of the United States.New appointees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States, by completing the I-9 form and supplying acceptable documentation. If required for the position, the applicant must have a valid State licensure, registration or certification.Applicants must not be listed on the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General Sanctions database.If applicable, incumbent may be subject to a manager/supervisor probationary period. New appointees are subject to a probationary period, and to a background investigation to determine suitability.Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service system or are exempt for having to do so under Selective Service law.   This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Drug Free Workplace: This position may be designated as sensitive as defined in Presidential Order 12564.   Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment.   After hire, persons employed in sensitive positions are subject to random testing for use of illegal drugs.   Testing will be conducted in accordance with Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Guidelines for Drug Testing Programs.   Random testing will begin no sooner than 30 days from the date a Drug Testing notice is received.

When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.

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

HOW TO APPLY:

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE SECTION BEFORE PROCEEDING.

Current Tennessee Valley Healthcare System  employees:  To apply you must complete the Assessment Questionnaire before the closing date of this announcement.  It is strongly recommended that you submit a current resume to ensure full consideration is received (SEE BELOW).  You may also submit any other documentation of education/awards/training/etc. that would enhance your qualifications for this position.

External Applicants to TVHS:  Follow the Apply Online instructions below and refer to the Required Documents section of this announcement for all documentation needed for a complete application package. 

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: 

1.  Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Assessment Questions

2.  Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf

3.  Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to (478)757-3144.  Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:

1.  Complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy     TAG: Vacancy ID

2.  Fax your documents to (478)757-3144.

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, December 28, 2011

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Current Tennessee Valley Healtcare System employees: You only need to submit a current resume and answer the online questionnaire.

External Applicants to TVHS:

You must submit Application for Nurse and Nurse Anesthetists (VA form 10-2850a)  http://www4.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850a-fill.pdf

Resume or CV (Optional but preferred)

You must submit Declaration of Federal Employment (OF-306).   This document is available at the following internet address:   http://www.va.gov/vaforms/va/pdf/OF306.pdf

Copy of Transcripts

Copy of Licensure

Transfer and/or Reinstatement applicants must provide last or most recent SF-50-"Notice of Personnel Action", and most recent annual performance evaluation, if a current Federal Employee.

If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must provide a copy of your final discharge papers (DD-214) that documents the type of discharge received.   If you are claiming 10-point veterans preference you must also complete a SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference", furnishing the required documentation as stated on the back of the SF-15.   The form is available at the following internet address: http://www.opm.gov/ forms/

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Margaret Blunt
Phone: (615)225-3728
Email: MARGARET.BLUNT2@VA.GOV Agency Information:
VHA TN Valley HCS
Department of Veterans Affairs
Murfreesboro, TN 37129

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

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.