Registered Nurse (Post Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU)
Location: Ann Arbor Michigan
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is at the momment seeking for Registered Nurse (Post Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU) right now, this position will be placed in Michigan. For detail informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. This position is located at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Sur! gery Service.
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 918650
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise
- "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and
Veterans.
How
would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to
Veterans?
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans.
Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your country's service.
If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran alread! y, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your ca! reer at the VA. The VA is committed to hiring Veterans .
The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission.
The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across th e Department. The five Core Values define Â"who we are,Â" our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are I ntegrity, C ommitment, A dvocacy, R espect and E xcellence (Â" I CARE Â").
America's Veterans need you!
To find out more, go to http://www.va.gov/jobs/ .
NOTE: Applicant's education and length of
nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional
Standards Board in determining the grade and step of the applicant selected.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related
positions in VA are covered by Tit! le 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A
excepted appointment authority. KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
English Language Proficiency required. DUTIES:
Tour of Duty: Day Shift
As
an RN assigned to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), the nurse is primarily
responsible for applying the nursing process to the care of postoperative
patients. This includes, but is not limited to, assuring that appropriate
documentation reflects patient assessments, interdisciplinary treatment plans,
clinical interventions, and evaluation of patients' responses to
treatment. The nurse is also responsible for assigning and evaluating the
work of non-nursing direct care providers assigned to the PACU. The
incumbent may be required to! work past their tour of duty in the event of
add-on surgeries. In ! addition, the nurse delivers fundamental,
knowledge-based care to adult and geriatric patients while developing technical
competence in accordance with the Michigan Nurse Practice Act, Medical Center,
and VAHQ standards of practice. The incumbent provides direct nursing care to
individual and groups of patients under the guidance and direction of the PACU
Nurse Manager and assists with the direction and supervision of ancillary
personnel (i.e., Clerks).
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;
providing 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.
Preferred
Experience. Critical care and
recovery experience preferred. BLS/ACLS
certification. Knowledge of ASPAN
(American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses) Standards preferred.
Physical
Requirements :
This position requires Heavy Lifting,
45 pounds & over; heavy carrying, 45 pounds& over; straight pulling (4
hours); pushing (4 hours); use of fingers; both hands required; walking &
standing 8-12 hours; repeated bending 8 hours; both legs required; ability for
rapid mental & muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable !
@ 13Â" to 16Â" to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye ! to 20/20 and
to 20/40 in the other; depth perception; ability to distinguish shades of
colors; hearing (aide permitted). Transferring patients and objects may be
required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated
materials and may be required to don 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.
Relocation expenses
will not be reimbursed.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
·
U.S.
citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified
citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
·
Full
unrestricted Licensure, Certifi! cation, or Registration required.
·
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 National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) 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.
- The completion of coursework
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 50! 05, Appendix G6).
- Current, full, active, and
Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the
District of Columbia.
- Must be proficient in spoken
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
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
- Professional Development: performance,
- Coll! aboration; collaboration, collegiality;
- Scientific Inquiry: quality of care,
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
PLEASE NOTE : 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.)
Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools
accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education. 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. 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.
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 E! VALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting
documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect 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.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/index.asp .
This job opportunity
announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive
status.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position will be filled on! a full-time
permanent basis.
This position requires a 2 year probationary period.
Grade and salary will be based on a
recommendation by the Professional Standards Board and approved by the Medical
Center Director.
VA may offer newly-appointed Federal
employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty
uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining
the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Patient Centered care is our approach to delivering healthcare to our Veterans. This philosophy gives patients and their families the chance to work closely with their healthcare providers to create more personalized care plans. Patient-centered care also considers the VeteransÂ'personal preferences and values, family situations, cultural traditions, and lifestyles; it keeps them informed and engaged throughout their treatment. The Veteran and family members become key members of the healthcare team and are active participants in making healthcare dec! isions.
INTERVIEWS: Any interviews that may be conducted for this position will use the
Performance Based Interviewing (PBI) process. Further information is available
at www.va.gov/pbi .
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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