RN- PACU
Location: Las Vegas Nevada
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is hiring RN- PACU right now, this job will be placed in Nevada. More complete informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. VHA-593-13-JS-864174- RN- Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)/ Same day surgery unit (SDSU)
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by servi! ng and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
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 encourages persons with disabilities to apply
The incumbent is assigned to the PACU/SDSU section of the Office of Nursing Service. The Nurse practices in a complex patient care setting with minimal supervision. Provides episodic nursing care to male and female individuals of various ethnicities and ages (6 months old through geriatric) with a variety of problems which may include specific body systems, specific disease! processes/problems, and specific populations such as womenÂ's! health care or mental health. The PACU/SDU nursing practice involves assessment, analysis, nursing The nurse is accountable as assigned as a primary nurse or team leader for care of a defined group of patients on his/her shift or for an entire episode of care. Based upon education and experience, this nurse may be assigned as a preceptor to new or less experienced staff and/or as shift charge nurse. The PACU/SDSU nurse is cross-trained into three areas of phase I and II recovery and patient intake assessment. The PACU/SDSU nurse maintains certification as a basic life support (BLS) healthcare provider, advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) provider and Pediatric advanced life support (PALS) provider guidelines. BLS and ACLS certification program elements must be in accordance with the American Heart Association guidelines. The nurse will utilize the standards to guide their performance and as measures to sustain for current roles and expectations as well as requireme! nts for promotion to the next grade level. Incumbent maybe assigned to cross cover in other clinical areas within his/her competency level. The nurse will be scheduled for on-call duties as required. Incumbent will be proficient and demonstrate competency and ability to either set up or reprocess Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) as applicable for all equipment for which he/she has been trained.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 2 years current experience in PACU/SDSU nursing
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required
Must pass pre-employment examination
U.S Citizen
AHA Approved BLS and ACLS
English Language Proficiency required DUTIES:
As a Staff Nurse you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to ill and injured veterans. Duties include documenting observations, assessments, and changes in patient's condition; collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes; provid! ing a full range of nursing care to patients with a variety of physical! and/or behavior problems; and accountable for meeting and maintaining the qualification standards and functional statements of assigned grade. Our facility is seeking individuals who possess good organizational skills which enable completion of work, a demonstrated ability to assume leadership in a patient centered program, and the ability to establish effective communication with patients, families, visitors and members of the interdisciplinary team. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Provides age-specific care for population defined in Position Summary by adapting care and altering the environment according to knowledge of normal growth and development for each age group, knowledge regarding the different communication needs for each age group, knowledge regarding the safety risks for each age group, and knowledge regarding medications, dosages, and possible side effects for each age group.
- Prioritizes patient care based on patient acuity and identified needs! . Initiates, plans, implements, evaluates, and appropriately documents patient care based on identified measurable outcomes. Evaluates and documents patientsÂ' responses to interventions and updates the plans of care as appropriate.
- Demonstrates clinical competence in performing practice-specific and selected specialized competencies appropriate to inpatient nursing care.
- Demonstrates knowledge and safety skills specific to the inpatient nurse, and as follows: emergency preparedness, infection control, hazardous material management, fire and equipment failure emergency management, and utility outage response procedures.
- Provides and documents patient education programs for groups of patients/families. Establishes patient/family education and/or counseling groups for specific populations with interdisciplinary involvement. Evaluates and documents comprehension and outcomes.
- Certified in Critical Care Nursing or Pos! t Anesthesia Nursing * Recent PACU/SDSU nursing experience in a hospita! l setting * Demonstrated knowledge of disease and treatment processes pertaining to critically ill patients
- Knowledge of PACU/SDSU nursing scope and standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines such as The Joint Commission* Experience and demonstrated ability to organize patient care assignments/responsibilities within the identified work tour * Skilled communicator with recent experience working closely and directly with Veterans, families, Clinical coordinators, Nurse Manager, and colleagues. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of IFM (ineligible due to missing forms). Requests for reconsideration will not be considered ! for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions, delays in mail service, etc.
Only send documentation as requested/required by this announcement and that directly supports your qualifications for this position.
You will be evaluated based upon the responses you provided 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.
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) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally, Veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official! statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of! the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for service-connected disability.
Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, non-service-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as well as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed SF-15, 'Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference' and required documentation with your application materials.
For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx 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 r! ange of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp OTHER INFORMATION:
- If Selected, a one year commitment to this position is required
- This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
- You will be required to serve a probationary period of 2 years
- Applicants must submit all required documents by the announcement closing date
- If documents are not received by the closing date, the applicants will not be considered
- Salary is based on Nurse Professional Standards Board
- The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System uses Vet Pro Credentialing System
- After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use
- Successfully complete a background security investigation before appointed into this position
- Must pass a pre-employment medical examination
- If you are a veter! an with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.
- If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
- You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista, etc. Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your application and follow all othe! r instructions for applying shown in this announcement.
- All qualification requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This job starts available on: Sat, 23 Mar 2013 01:35:50 GMT