Registered Nurse (cardiac Catheterization)
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
SummaryThis is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain
open until September 30, 2022, or until all vacancies are filled.
The first group of eligible applicants will be reviewed July 8,
2022. Subsequent reviews will be conducted periodically until all
positions are filled.Learn more about this
agencyHelpOverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing
dates06/01/2022 to 09/30/2022Salary$61,345 - $113,024 per
yearSalary is determined by Nurse Professional Standards Board
(NPSB)Pay scale & gradeVN 00HelpLocation3 vacancies in the
following location:Oklahoma City, OK3 vacanciesRemote jobNoTelework
eligibleNoTravel RequiredNot requiredRelocation expenses
reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork
scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potentialNoneJob family
(Series)0610 NurseSupervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceOtherDrug
testYesPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low
RiskTrust determination
processCredentialingSuitability/FitnessAnnouncement
numberCBSU-11545775-22-VDCControl number663303000HelpThis job is
open toInternal to an agencyCurrent federal employees of this
agency.The publicU.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe
allegiance to the U.S.Clarification from the agencyThis vacancy
announcement is open toVA Employees and all eligible U.S. Citizens.
First Consideration will be given to current employees working for
the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System and associated Community
Outpatient Clinics (CBOC).VideosHelpDutiesThe RN (Cardiac Cath Lab)
position provides care to veterans at the Oklahoma City Veterans
Affairs Health Care System (OKCVAHCS). OKCVAHCS is a Level 1b major
interdisciplinary teaching facility with service-lines serving
medical, surgical, and neurological inpatients and outpatients,
with a Level III Emergency Department, and multiple community-based
outpatient clinics (CBOC). The RN (Cardiac Cath Lab)
responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Demonstrates
leadership in delivering and improving patient care on the unit, at
the service level, and across the facility.Manage complex patient
situations and acts as an expert in the area of Cardiac Cath
LabProvides organized and efficient patient care. Looks beyond
their individual assignment to address concerns and issues
occurring on the unit, within the service, and across the
facility.Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
successfully.Demonstration of Accurate and Timely documentation of
patient care according to the Standards for Cardiac Cath Lab
patients.Ability to demonstrate understanding of, compliance with,
and ability to educate others on patient safety guidelines,
accrediting body guidelines, VHA Directives and Facility Center
Memorandums that pertain to Cardiac Cath Lab and direct patient
care.Ability to demonstrate understanding of facility SAIL metrics
that can be influenced by care provided in the Cardiac Cath Lab and
ability to use facility SAIL metrics as a basis of determining
process improvement initiatives and measurement.Ability to
demonstrate active leadership and participation in customer service
improvement processes and initiatives in the Cardiac Cath Lab.Using
advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to promote staff involvement
in planning, decision making and evaluating outcomes.Consistently
demonstrates effective communication skills and professional
behaviors that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and
external customers, team members, and supervisors.Notifies the
nurse manager of any safety incidents, employee injuries, or
concerns of team members not providing care according to the
appropriate Standards of Care.Attend monthly staff meetings and
unit specific education.Assist with all non-supervisory operations
on the unit in the absence of Charge Nurse or Nursing Leadership
and involve the Acting Supervisor for supervisory issues.Serves as
a mentor to new Cardiac Cath Lab RNs. Provides feedback of new
employee's progress to nurse managerServes as a preceptor for
nursing students. Providing feedback to the student, faculty, and
nurse manager regarding students' progress. Active participant in
the students learning process.Maintains a professional and
respectful attitude towards patients, families, and
co-workers.Understands the facility staffing model and the need to
adjust staffing according to the needs of the Cardiac Cath Lab.
Floats to other units when asked by Nursing Leadership.
Self-Directed to ensure that they have been oriented to unit and
have competencies for unit, and if this is not the case, notifies
nursing leadership immediately.When functioning as Team Lead,
ability to adjust staffing according to the needs of the Cardiac
Cath Lab, this includes floating staff to assist other units and
cancelling scheduled overtime when not needed, and addressing
future staffing needs related to call-ins for sick leave or
emergency annual leave.Assign staff (when functioning as the Charge
Nurse) and assist to clean/check for outdates/ensure unit is in
compliance with all national directives and accrediting agency
guidelines, follow-up on any areas of concernClinical Champions for
service specific projects. Provide nurse manager with monthly
reports, documenting current data, trends, and action
plans.Understands unique needs of the Cardiac Cath Lab and the
patient population. Proposes needed change to nurse manager and is
self-directed change agent among peers.Completes three Nurse
Manager approved educational presentations to Cardiac Cath Lab
staff per year.Additional duties as assigned. VA offers a
comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary
increases 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: Shifts vary depending on the needs of the service,
including rotating on-call schedule. Virtual: This is not a virtual
position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not requiredHelpRequirementsConditions
of EmploymentU.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed
when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance
with VA Policy.All applicants tentatively selected for VA
employment in a testing designated position are subject to
urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with
VA.Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959.Must be proficient in written and spoken English.You may
be required to serve a probationary period.Subject to
background/security investigation.Selected applicants will be
required to complete an online onboarding process.Must pass
pre-employment physical examinationParticipation in the seasonal
influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department
of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).Participation in
the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a
requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care
Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
QualificationsBasic Requirements: United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to
recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.English
Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no
person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are
proficient in basic written and spoken English.Graduate of a school
of professional nursing approved by the appropriate
State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following
accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the
applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
(ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In
cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing,
possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration
will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of
professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to
a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for
professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an
approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should
submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX
to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA
Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign
schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full,
active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for
graduation from an approved school of professional nursing.Current,
full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate
professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e.,
Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
Preferred Experience:Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
minimum 1 year critical care experience Cardiac Cath Lab /
Interventional Radiology experience highly preferred must be able
to meet 30 minute window to report to facility during emergency
activation RCIS certification preferred (Cardiac Cath Lab) Grade
Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining
the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level
within a grade:Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or
Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience
required.Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and
approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or
Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with
no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of
Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing
practice/experience.Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in
Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience;
OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a
related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing
practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of
nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN)
or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing
practice/experience.Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years
of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a
Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of
nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or
related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years of nursing
practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic
requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related
field with no additional nursing practice/experience required.Nurse
III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and
approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a
Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing
practice/experience. 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: 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. Mechanical inpatient lifts
are provided. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and
contaminated materials and may be required to don protective
clothing in isolation situations, operative/invasive procedures, or
home settings. 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. Must
complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB
screening or testing, as a condition of employment. The incumbent
who provides care in home settings or other off-site locations may
be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehiclesEducationIMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are
basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only
education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions
may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your
education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using
foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send
a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order
to receive credit for that education. For further information,
visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional
informationThis 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 to fax a document you do not have in
electronic form, view the following link for information regarding
an Alternate Application.Read moreHelpA career with the U.S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits
package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have
access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your
federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more
about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits
depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position
is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency
for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will
Be EvaluatedYou 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, r--sum--, 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 by a
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. Experience as an 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. 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. 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.HelpA career with the U.S. government
provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a
federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range
of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very
rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal
benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the
type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time,
part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more
information on the specific benefits offered.As a new or existing
federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of
benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have -
whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent
employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however,
check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their
policies.To apply for this position, you must provide a complete
Application Package which includes:Resume The following documents
are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility
and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist
to ensure you have included all documents required for your
application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education
to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc. Cover
LetterDD-214/ Statement of ServiceDisability Letter (Schedule
A)Disability Letter (VA)VA Form 10-2850aProof of Marriage
StatusResumeSeparation Notice (RIF)SF-15SF-50/ Notification of
Personnel ActionTranscript VA Form 10-2850a - Application for
Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists can be found at:
https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850a-091998-fill.pdf.
Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other
Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates
are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When
applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim
preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor
Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible
copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service
(honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active
duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you
must submit documentation related to your active duty service which
reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable,
general, etc.), and 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 Veteran Preference" with required
proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award
preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please
visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans'
Preference.If you are relying on your education to meet
qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an
accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education in order for it to be credited
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