Licensed Vocational Nurse (Acute Psychiatry)
Location: Waco, Texas
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is employing Licensed Vocational Nurse (Acute Psychiatry) right now, this vacancy will be placed in Texas. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 875560
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne th! e battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) is one of the largest integrated health care systems in the Department of Veterans Affairs and includes facilities in Temple, Waco, and Austin, TX. Community-Based Outpatient Clinics are located in Brownwood, Cedar Park, Palestine, and Bryan-College Station. NO STATE TAXES!!!
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 Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position. KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must pass pre-em! ployment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testin! g required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
English Language Proficiency required DUTIES:
TOUR OF DUTIES: Rotating shifts, 7:30 am -4:00 pm, 3:30 pm - 12:00 am, and 11:30 pm - 8:00 am
DUTIES: The Acute Psychiatric Care unit is uniquely designed state-of-the art psychiatric care facility for inpatient mental health services. It is a component of the continuum of care within the Mental Health and Behavioral Medicine Department Department (MH&BM). The program is administered within a sheltered setting which can provide more structure and support than is usually available on an outpatient basis. LVN
performs patient care duties under the direct supervision of the RN. He/she
provides patient care which is appropriate to the cognitive, emotional,
spiritual, chronological, recreational, and diversion needs of the adult (ages
17-59) or geriatric (ag! es 60+) patient. The LVN demonstrates knowledge of
changes associated with aging and provides care based upon age related factors
as specified in his/her competencies. Contributes to the interdisciplinary team
in developing, implementing, and evaluating the patientÂ's treatment plan.
Promotes patient participation in the therapeutic community by fostering
self-reliance and independence. Performs assigned duties, treatments, or
procedures in acceptable timeframes, following established policies and
practices. The unit is staffed 24 hours per day, seven days per week with LVNs and nursing assistants. All staff members are trained in BCLS. Performs more complex treatments as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be a citizen of U.S.
2. Must be a graduate of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State accrediting agency and/or the National League for Nursing at the! time the program was completed by the applicant.
3 . Must be ! proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
4. Must have a full, current, active and unrestricted license as a graduate licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or District of Columbia.
5. Must meet pre-employment physical standards according to VA Policy.
Preferred Experience:
1. A minimum of three years of successful clinical nursing practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
2. Broad knowledge base with experience in a variety of patient care settings and with diverse patient populations.
3. Demonstrated skill in performing multiple tasks, managing assignments, and expediting oral and written communications.
4. Demonstrated ability to interact with others effectively and appropriately, presenting a professional image of the service and the VA.
5. Skill in utilizing VistA, BCMA, CPR! S, Outlook, fax machines, copiers, etc.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS: Grades and salaries will be determined by the Professional Standards Board (PSB).
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS: Determined by the Professional Standards Board based on education and experience.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G13, Licended Practical OR Vocational Nurse Qualification Standard. http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
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 re! port only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accredit! ing 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. 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.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided an! d 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 EVALUATED:
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 bene! fits, 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 . OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This vacancy starts available on: Sat, 13 Apr 2013 02:12:29 GMT
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