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Department hours of operation 6AM-10PM rotating shifts. Monday-Friday, no weekends, ICU experience required, certifications in CPAN/CAPA preferred. Will rotate through areas of pre-op Phase I and Phase II recovery.
Full-time 2 week orientation is required.
06/13/2018 to 06/27/2018
$74,601 - $127,221 per year
VN 1
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent - Temporary x 3 years
Full-time - Casual (Intermittent)
3
No
CBDO-10236986-18-PSS
502260300
The PACU/Surgery Center (SC) provides care for patients pre and postoperatively. The PACU has 21 patient postoperative units and the SC has 27 preop and Phase II recovery beds. On average, the PACU/SC provides care for 25-40 patients per day. The SC is use to prepare and assess the patient just prior to surgery and to perform the Phase II recovery and prepare patient for discharge. The PACU recovery area is used for Phase I recovery from anesthesia and then patients are moved to Phase II area or admitted to a med/surg floor. The PACU/SC is also utilized for patients that receive anesthesia in other clinical settings (GI, ECT, cardiology, IR etc.). The top diagnoses in the PACU include cardio-thoracic/peripheral vascular disease, benign and malignant prostate/bladder disease, degenerative joint disease, Spine surgery, malignant colo-rectal disease, major ENT reconstructive surgery and bowel herniation.
PACU/SC nurses need to demonstrate competency caring for a diverse patient population including, but not limited to ENT, Urology, Orthopedics, Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Colo-Rectal, Neurosurgery, Plastics, General, Gynecology, Eye and Dental Surgeries.
The top 5 Diagnoses include:
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Total Hip Arthroplasty
Abdominal surgery
Vascular Bypass Surgery
The most frequent nursing problems/nursing diagnosis:
Pain management
Alteration in neuro and respiratory status related to post anesthesia recovery
Alteration in hemodynamic status related to surgical procedure, blood loss and anesthesia.
Potential for infection related to surgical procedure, wound management and healing process.
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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.
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This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
United States Citizenship Required; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
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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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package.
Non-VA Applicants
1.CV or Resume.
2.VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurse and Nurse Anesthetist. Available at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850a-091998-fill.pdf
3.VA Form 306 - Declaration for Federal Employment. Available at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf
4.If prior military service, include all copies of your DD Forms 214 (required).
5. Three references, one which should be a signed and dated performance review. If a new graduate please provide 3 letters of recommendation from clinical instructors or preceptors.
VA Employees
1.CV or Resume.
2.VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurse and Nurse Anesthetist (Available at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850a-091998-fill.pdf
3. SF-50 - https://eopf.nbc.gov/va/
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 SF-50's, etc.
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.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 10:59 PM (ET) on 06/27/2018 to receive consideration.
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