Registered Nurse - Specialty Clinics
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: January 13, 2021
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Job Description:
Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational
or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and
tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements
are met. 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. English
Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no
person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are
proficient in basic 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.
Preferred Education: ADN or BSN degree Preferred Experience: At
least 1 year of Medical-Surgical experience or Ambulatory Care
experience Preferred Certification: BLS and/or Ambulatory
care/Certification related to position 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 and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing
practice/experience. 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. Physical
Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing,
clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position
requires potentially long periods of continued walking (8 hours),
standing (8 hours), stooping, sitting, bending, repeated bending (2
hours), and pushing (1 hour) and pulling over hand over hand, both
legs required, moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds),
reaching above shoulder, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20
and to 20/40 in the other. Ability to distinguish basic colors,
ability to distinguish shades of colors and hearing aid (may be
permitted). Transferring patients and objects may be required.
Mechanical inpatient lifts are provided. The incumbent may be
exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be
required to don protective clothing in isolation situations,
operative/invasive procedures, or home settings. The incumbent may
be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium,
dementia, or psychiatric disorders. Ability for rapid mental and
muscular coordination simultaneously. 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. Must be able to work closely with others,
work with hands in water, as well as protracted or irregular hours
of work. 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.
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