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RN-Preadmission Screening Unit Transfer CoordinatorDepartment of Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationVA Palo Alto, Chief of StaffOverview
##### Open & closing dates
05/06/2019 to 05/20/2019
##### Service
Excepted
##### Pay scale & grade
VN 00
##### Salary
$102,840 to $166,500 per year
##### Appointment type
Permanent
##### Work schedule
Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Palo Alto, CA 1 vacancyRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryAll 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 the VA. In addition, any offer of
employment will be rescinded with a verified positive drug test
result. VA employees in drug testing designated position are also
subject to post appointment random drug testing.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesWork Schedule: Palo Alto,Monday - Friday8:00am to 4:30pm.
Schedule subject to change for patient care.RELOCATION INCENTIVE/RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE IS NOT
AUTHORIZEDThe incumbent is stationed at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System
(VAPAHCS) Palo Alto Division. The function of the PASU is to
coordinate acute to acute inpatient transfers from other VA's and
community hospitals. This requires close collaboration with patient
care providers outside of and within VAPAHCS, Business
Administration Service (BAS), and Beneficiary Travel to ensure the
smooth and safe transfer of all eligible Veterans, and to ensure
that all admissions receive the appropriate level of care.The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited
to :
Responsible for screening requests for admission to the
appropriate level of care at VAPAHCS.
Facilitates a thorough medical review from the referring medical
facility and works with the Nursing Supervisor to secure a bed
for the patient. Prioritizes transfers according to eligibility
in collaboration with the accepting MD when beds are limited.
Presents current medical information to the attending physician
of the appropriate service to arrange doctor-to-doctor review
between the sending and receiving physicians.
Requests medical records for review for consideration of
transfer. Communicates with the sending case manager to ensure
all the pertinent medical documentation accompanies the patient
(reports, labs, radiology, discs, etc).
Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential3
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0610 Nurse- RequirementsConditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Must pass pre-employment examination.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Subject to a background/security investigation.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed, failure to
respond/accept interview attempts, or failure to report for a
scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further
consideration for employment against this vacancy.Physical Requirements: This position requires heavy lifting, 45
pounds heavy carrying, 45 pounds straight pulling (2 hours);
reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required;
walking & standing 8 hours - intermittently; repeated bending; both
legs required; ability for rapid mental& muscular coordination
simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13" to 16" 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.Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be
appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified
citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
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.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
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
year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree
in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2
year's 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 year's of nursing
practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree.Reference: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G6 Nurse
Qualification Standard, dated March 17, 2009,
http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.pdfPreferred Criteria:
- Current ACLS provider Card
- Five (5) years of RN Experience in Medical-Surgical or Critical
Care Area.
- Two (2) years of RN Case Management experience.
- National Certification in Medical-Surgical Nursing recognized by
ANCC.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 informationIt is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have
faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional
vacancies.This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer
competitive status.Annual leave shall accrue for full-time Nurses, and Nurse
Anesthetists at the rate of 8 hours for each full biweekly pay
period.United States Citizenship Required; non-citizens may only be
appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in
accordance with VA Policy.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 view the following link for
information regarding an Alternate Application.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, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be
verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or
omissions may affect consideration for employment.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. 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. The criteria are as follows:
Practice: practice, ethics and resource utilization;
Professional Development: performance, education/career
development;
Collaboration: collegiality, collaboration;
Scientific Inquiry: quality of care, research
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.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredYes- Required DocumentsAll applicants are required to submit the following supporting
document(s):
Resume (Required for ALL applicants)
Applicants are not required, but highly encouraged to submit the
following document:
- VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists
can be found at:
http://www.va.gov/vaforms/searchaction.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search.
(Required if selected)
- Non-Award SF-50 (VA, other Federal Employees, and
Reinstatement eligible)
- OF-306 Declaration For Federal Employment
https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdffill/of0306.pdf (Required if
selected)
- Copy of Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if
selected)Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other
documents required for your application, such as a copy of your
transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support
Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for
displaced Federal employees), SF-50's, etc.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 visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.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 towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this
vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA 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. Learn 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 to ApplyAll applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this
position, you must complete the full questionnaire. The complete
application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on to receive
consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log
in to your existing account. Follow the prompts and complete the
occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
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, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to
this application. To return to an incomplete application, log into
your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement.To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS
account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement.
You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your
USAJOBS 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). HCP are individuals
who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where
patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients 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 facilities. HCP include all VA
licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and
unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee
basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers,
and trainees who work at these facilities. HCP that are unable to
receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a
face mask throughout the influenza season.Agency contact informationCarmen PilmanPhone650-694-6000 X15166Emailcarmen.pilman@va.govAddressPalo Alto VA Medical Center
3801 Miranda Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
USLearn more about this agencyNext 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. During our
review, if your résumé and application package do not support your
questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. After
the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and
applicants will be notified of their status by email (if provided).
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
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to
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submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed
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