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Work Schedule: The shift for this position is classified as primarily Day shifts, with some unscheduled/occasional extended hours, holidays, nights or weekends as required.
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Telework schedules: are not authorized for this position
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Virtual work schedules: are not authorized for this position
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Functional Statement Title/#: Associate Chief Nurse Medical Operations 903121
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Status: These positions ARE NOT part of the bargaining unit
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Relocation / Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized to a highly qualified candidate
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Relocation Expenses: PCS ARE NOT authorized for these positions
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Designated Drug-Testing Position: 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. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.
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Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
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Newly appointed employee(s) or employee(s) converted to permanent status, selected under this announcement, may be eligible to apply for an award up to the maximum limitation under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). Funding, on the final award amount, is contingent on the availability of EDRP funds. Employee(s) must apply for EDRP within four (4) months of appointment or conversion.
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Job family (Series)
0610 Nurse
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Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this jobDesignated and/or random drug testing requiredSelective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959You may be required to serve a probationary periodSubject to a background/security investigationMust be proficient in written and spoken EnglishMust meet Education and Licensure requirements of the positionTravel may be required10-2850a Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists requiredResume/CV required: Your resume should include the following information for each job that you list: Job title; Complete Work Place Addresses; Duties (be as detailed as possible); Month and year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); Full-time, part-time status (include hours worked per week).Transcripts may be requiredParticipation 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.
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.Must be proficient in 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. Note: ensure the 10-2850a lists all current or previous licensure for verification.Preferred Experience: Approximately 2-3 years of recent Home Base Primary Care Registered Nurse and/or Mental Health Nurse Management experience in conjunction with required years of experience set forth in qualification standard.Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: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.Nurse IV - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 4-5 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and appropriate basic or advanced certification desired, and approximately 3-4 years of nursing practice/experience.Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. The position must be able to perform duties within their service line clinical areas. The incumbent is primarily administrative where long periods of sitting and standing are expected. Prolonged periods of time exposed to computer screens with keyboarding, fluorescent lights, hard flooring, telephonic and virtual communication devices are essential to the job. The incumbent will be primarily in an office environment. However, the position requires flexibility to provide essential job functions in the area of supervision including clinical areas where patient care is provided. That environment includes exposure to infectious disease, blood and body fluids, hard flooring and bright lights, noise from monitoring devices and alarms. Environment of supervision and patient care have inherent stress from emergency situations, combative patients and/or psychiatric disorders and staff related interactions. The patient care environments and clinical area may require walking to and from buildings and outdoor exposure to the natural elements. The position encompasses environmentally tasks similar to the staff RN and nurse manager roles (see physical demands and other factors).Work Environment: The position must be able to perform duties within their service line areas. The incumbent is primarily administrative where long periods of sitting and standing are expected. prolonged periods of time exposed to computer screens with keyboarding, fluorescent lights, hard flooring, telephonic and virtual communication devices are essential to the job. The incumbent will be primarily in an office environment. However, the position requires flexibility to provide essential job functions in the area of supervision including clinical areas where patient care is provided. That environment includes exposure to infectious disease, blood and body fluids, hard flooring and bright lights, noise from monitoring devices and alarms. Environment of supervision and patient care have inherent stress from emergency situations, combative patients and /or psychiatric disorders and staff related interactions. the patient care environments and clinical area may require walking to and from buildings and outdoor exposure to the natural elements. The position encompasses environmentally tasks similar to the staff RN and nurse manger roles (see physical demands and other factors).Education
IMPORTANT: 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 information
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 view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You 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, 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 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.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test required
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
National security
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Required Documents
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, full dates of employment and specific detailed duties performed. (required-all applicants) Please see the How to Apply section at the bottom for helpful resources and training aids for applying to Federal positions.
2. VA Form 10-2850a - application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists, must be complete, current (within six months), and all questions that require additional explanation must be provided on a separate sheet of paper, signed and dated on pages 3 & 4. All previously help licenses must be listed. (required-all applicants)
3. SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held. You must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted. (required, if you are Current or prior Federal employee as applicable)
4. A copy of your transcripts that show the degree and date conferred. (highly recommended)
5. DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Must be the Member 4 or member 2 copy of the DD-214 that shows Character of Service. (As applicable)
6. Documentation of Service-Connected disability: Service-Connected disability letter AND SF-15 Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (As applicable)
Failure to submit any of the required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted to support their status eligibility.-
Required VA-10-2850a (Required must be attached to the application)
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Resume
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
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 Letter
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DD-214/ Statement of Service
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Disability Letter (Schedule A)
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Disability Letter (VA)
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License
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Required VA-10-2850a (Required must be attached to the application)
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Performance Appraisal
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Professional Certification
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Resume
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Separation Notice (RIF)
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SF-15
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SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
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Transcript
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.
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Benefits
Benefits
A 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 benefits
Eligibility 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.
Duties
Summary
The Associate Chief Nurse provides primary assistance to the Nurse Executive in the administration of Nursing Services for Medical Operations and in guiding the overall management of the practice of nursing and the profession of nursing in the Sheridan VA Healthcare System. The breadth and scope of the Associate Chief Nurse role extends into all major practice areas, i.e. clinical, administrative, research, and education. This nurse provides a key leadership role in the strategic management.
Responsibilities
The Associate Chief Nurse serves as the direct supervisor for Nurse Managers in Medical Operations, which includes Urgent Care, Inpatient Medical Unit (unit 71), Home Based Primary Care, Nursing Officers of the Day (NOD), Community Living Center (CLC). In addition, serves as a nursing department liaison for Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The Associate Chief Nurse works closely with the Chief of Staff (COS) and Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) primarily in overall programmatic development, execution and evaluation for Medical Operations services and care delivery.
Provides a key leadership role in management and supervision of patient care programs and manages nursing and ancillary personnel and resources within the service areas. Functions include planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating programs and outcomes. Provides attention to complex personnel management problems; participates in executive level decision deliberations, directing the integration of nursing and patient care activities in the mutual development and achievement of organizational goals and policy development. Provides guidance, direction, and oversight for the development and implementation and maintenance of established standards of nursing practice. This position has broad, complex leadership responsibility and oversight for evidence-based practice, integration and application of research, nurse sensitive quality indicators, quality outcomes and performance improvement.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
Yes
Promotion Potential
None
Vacancy expired!