Assistant Nurse Manager-Community Living Center
Location: Augusta Georgia
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is in need of Assistant Nurse Manager-Community Living Center right now, this occupation will be placed in Georgia. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 951561
To fulfill President LincolnÂ's promise - Â"To care for him who shall have! borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphanÂ" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are AmericaÂ's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
Augusta Georgia is the home of the world renowned 'Masters' golf tournament and is GeorgiaÂ's second oldest and second largest city. Please visit the official Augusta website to learn more about this ever changing and exciting city: http://www.augustaga.gov/
The Augusta Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center is a two-division Medical Center that provides tertiary care in medicine, surgery, neurology, psychiatry, rehabilitation medicine, and spinal cord injury. The Medical Center is affiliated with the Georgia Health Sciences University, Augusta, GA and as such integrates teaching, research, and advanced patient care, making it an attractive academic medical center. This facility offers a full spectrum of comprehensive health care services, ! using state-of-the-art technology and innovative programs, as ! well as education and research benefits.
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.
This is an open continuous announcement; applicants will be reviewed and referred on a bi-weekly basis; the announcement will remain open until the position is filled.
Relocation Expenses are not authorized. Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by the Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Current permanent employees of the Charlie Norwood VAMC will receive first consideration when filling vacancies .
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
Must pass pre-employment examination
Lic! ensure, Certification, and/or Registration required
Copy of College Transcripts required DUTIES:
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:30a-4:00p; with rotating shifts as needed
Location of position: Uptown Division, Nursing Services, Community Living Center (various units)
The Assistant Nurse ManagerÂ's role is a critical position of leadership within the Nursing Services. The Assistant Nurse Manager is directly responsible and accountable to the Nurse Manager of the designated inpatient unit. He/she functions with moderate supervision. The Assistant Nurse Manger is also responsible and accountable for maintaining training required and may be assigned additional duties that reflect the educational, experiential and competency requirements outlined in the Dimensions of Practice. This RN possesses the knowledge and skills to:
• Communicate and interact appropriately and courteously with all internal and external customers;
• Demonstrate working practices that include adherence to Infection Control standards, Patient Safety standards and the safe use and operation of equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to lead and direct diverse and dynamic groups of staff in the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
• Accountable for all aspects of nursing care and Long Term Care (LTC) Standards.
• He/she applies the Center for Medicare Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission Long Term Care standards of care into practice.
• He/she has the ability to communicate to groups, organizations, patients and families regarding the unique care opportunities and programs within Geriatrics Service.
• He/she is also responsible for the supervision of the unitÂ's nursing staff during the absence of the Nurse Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must meet all the requirements identified in the VA Handbo! ok 5005, Part II, Appendix G, Nurse Qualification Standards http://vaww1.va.gov/ohrm/HRLibrary/Dir-Policy.htm
1) US Citizenship (2) Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant. (3) Current, full, active and unrestricted licensure as a registered professional nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the U.S. or the District of Columbia. (4) Applicants must meet physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to placement may be required. RN's appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English.
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 e! xperience.
Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and app! roximately 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. Applicant's successful nursing practice 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.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE . If your resume/application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
Physical Requirements: In accordance with HRML No. 05-12-02 , Employment of People with Disabilities, Including Under Schedule A, 5 CFR 213.3102(u). Registered Nurse Functional Requirements: Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy Carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight Pulling (6 hours); Pushing (6-10 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (6-10 hours); Standing (6-10 hours); Kneeling (1 hour); Repeated bending (4 hours); Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13Â" to 16Â"; Far vision correct! able in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Ability to distingu! ish shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted)
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx . HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. E! rrors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. 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://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This occupation starts available on: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 04:22:47 GMT
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