Registered Nurse (Primary Care)
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Zebulon
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program
(EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet
specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA
policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of
appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and
eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA
Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete
review of the EDRP application.
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Overview
03/14/2024 to 09/30/2024
* Salary
$84,479 - $155,154 per year
* Pay scale & grade
VN 00
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Locations
Few vacancies in the following locations:
No
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
Not required
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Permanent -
* Work schedule
Full-time -
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
3
* Job family (Series)
0610 Nurse
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Other
* Drug test
Yes
* Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
* Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
* Announcement number
CBTB-12351610-24-EK
* Control number
781786700
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This job is open to
* Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
* The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the
U.S.
Clarification from the agency
1. First area of consideration are current, permanent employees of
Atlanta Veterans Health Administration. 2. Second area of
consideration are current, permanent employees of VISN 7. 3. Third
area of consideration are current, permanent VHA employees
nationwide. 4. Fourth area of consideration is the public, US
Citizens (non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not
possible to recruit qualified citizens).
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Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until
September 30,2024. The initial cut-off date for referral of
eligible applications will be 10 days after the JOA is posted, with
subsequent referrals will be contingent on the availability of
vacant positions. Eligible applications received after that date
will be referred at regular intervals OR as additional vacancies
occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.
The Registered Nurse (Primary Care) will be responsible to the
Associate Director for Nursing/Patient Care Services, Primary Care
service line manager and includes, but is not limited to, the
following duties:
Preferred Experience: 2-3 years experience in Med/Surg
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total
Rewards
Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for
performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual
leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per
year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and
federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
(many federal insurance programs can be carried into
retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or
territory
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30pm (subject to
change based on agency needs)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Contact Lakita Bush at Lakita.Bush@va.gov, the
EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in
VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the
qualification standard on the effective date of the standard
(1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification
requirements for the grade held including positive education and
licensure/certification.
Grade Determinations: The following Scope, Education and Dimension
criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of
candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade. The
Dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care,
Leadership, Professional Development and Evidence-Based
Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the
online assessment: Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I, Level I
Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients
while developing technical competencies. An Associate Degree (ADN)
or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional professional nursing
required. Nurse I, Level II Demonstrates integration of
biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills and technically
competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or
complex. An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized
nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing
experience required. Nurse I, Level III Demonstrates proficiency in
practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed
in goal setting for managing complex client situations. An ADN or
Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience
in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I, Level 2; OR a BSN and 1
year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I,
Level 2; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional
professional nursing experience; OR a Master's degree in a *related
field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience.
Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving
holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. A BSN
with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I, Level
3; OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience
equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Master's degree in a *related
field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience
equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing
with no professional nursing experience; OR a Doctoral degree in a
*related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing
experience. Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that
demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to
management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice
setting. MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience, one of
which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension
requirements for Nurse III; OR a Master's degree in *related field
with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience, one of
which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension
requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with
and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse
II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a
Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of
specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all
dimension requirements for Nurse III. *Note: Foreign education
programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees.
Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II,
Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the
local Human Resources Office.
Physical Requirements: The population of male and female Veterans
served ranges from the adult, age 18, to the elderly adult, age 65
and over. Atlanta VAMC is a major interdisciplinary teaching
facility, serving medical, surgical, and neurological inpatients
and outpatients. There is a large outpatient psychiatric
population, with visits to the Emergency Department and admissions
for medical co-morbidities. This position requires visual acuity,
keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This
position requires potentially long periods of continued walking,
standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing.
Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent
may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and
may be required to wear protective clothing in isolation situations
or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be
exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium,
dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature,
flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in
stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient
needs.
Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional
vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer
competitive status.
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.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP)
are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to
such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or
pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only
infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of
proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will
provide additional information regarding what information or
documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally
required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable
accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to
submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in
this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY
NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application,
resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may
affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice
(experience) will be considered 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.
Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the
experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the
following five dimensions of nursing: Practice, Veteran/Patient
Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and
Evidence/Based Practice/Research. Each dimension of practice has
criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA
Nursing Personnel.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace
Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and
skills and can provide valuable training and experience that
translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment
reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process
to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or
during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge
regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with
making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that
have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for
Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment
at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and
coaching and reintegration support for military service
members.
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