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ID #2230699
State California
City Paloalto
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Showed 2019-05-06
Date 2019-05-06
Deadline 2019-07-05
Category Et cetera
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RN-Preadmission Screening Unit Transfer Coordinator

California, Paloalto 00000 Paloalto USA

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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employment will be rescinded with a verified positive drug test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

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.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.

Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on

the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and

gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual

orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,

membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental

status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable

accommodation for any part of the application process should follow

the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part

of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the

hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable

accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work

environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an

individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties

or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide

reasonable accommodations when:

An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an

equal opportunity to apply for a job.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform

the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive

equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and

office-sponsored events.

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the

application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are

considered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations

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Financial suitability

Social security number request

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Selective Service

New employee probationary period

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to

apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/532702300. Only resumes

submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed

at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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