Registered Nurse - Perioperative
Company: US Veterans Health Administration
Location: Muskogee
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
DutiesMajor duties include but are not limited to:
Work Schedule: Monday though Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. May include
on call hours outside regular tour of duty.
Telework: Not available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not requiredRequirementsConditions of
Employment
Basic Requirements:
Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in
determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate,
the level within a grade:
Physical Requirements: The population of male and female veterans
served ranges from the adult, age 18, to the elderly adult, age 65
and over. EOVAHCS is an interdisciplinary teaching facility,
serving medical and surgical 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. This position requires visual acuity, keen
hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. 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. Must complete annual Employee
Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a
condition of employment.EducationIMPORTANT: 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
informationTesting Designated Position: 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.
Annual leave shall accrue for full-time Nurses, and Nurse
Anesthetists at the rate of 8 hours for each full biweekly pay
period.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional
vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that
have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and
appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing
date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS
account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the
Application Status link and then select the more information link
for this position. The Details page will display the status of your
application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus
scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your
USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USA JOBS account or your application will be
incomplete.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a
condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement
that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or
obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a
face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza
vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive
may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from
federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza
season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA
patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations
include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated
clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based
outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and
VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and
unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid
and without compensation, full- and part-time employees,
intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors,
researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who
are expected to perform any or all of their work at these
facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents,
interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel
providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other
personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA
medical facilities.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are
required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the
employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework,
remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law.
If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19
and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22,
2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), if after November 22. VA will provide
additional information regarding what information or documentation
is needed and how you can request a legally required exception from
this requirement. Please contact the Human Resources Point of
Contact listed at the top of the JOA.Agency contact informationSara
RuffPhone4056933328EmailSara.Ruff@va.govAddressJack C Montgomery VA
Medical Center
1011 Honor Heights Drive
Muskogee, OK 74401
USNext stepsOnce your online application is submitted you will
receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive
application packages (including all required documents) and the
vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure
qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the
review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and
applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred
applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly
by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants
receive a final notification once a selection decision has been
made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging
into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications.
Information regarding your application status can be found in the
USAJobs Help Center.
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.
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.
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