Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager - Inpatient Psychiatry
Location: Johnson City, Tennessee
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is looking of Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager - Inpatient Psychiatry right now, this job will be dwelled in Tennessee. For complete informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 769535
Multiple vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
Welcome to the Crossroads of the eastern United States - Johnson City!
Forbes Magazine Ranks Johnson City 14
th
in their latest rankings of best places to live.
For almost two centuries, Johnson City has been the center for tourism and business in Northeast Tennessee. Originally little more than a train depot, Johnson City is now a metropolitan melting pot with invigorating music, enchanting culture, and exhilarating mountain adventure.
Family fun
abounds in Johnson City and the surrounding areas. Local festivals include the
Blue Plum Festival
,
Fun Fest
, the
Apple Festival
and the
Rhythm & Roots Reunion
. Enjoy
outdoor adventure
at Boone Lake, Watauga Lake, and nearby Roan Mountain State Park. Other family-friendly activities include hiking and biking trails and some of the best trophy trout fishing in the country. Johnson C! ity flourishes with tradition, heritage, and hospitality. Its ! natural beauty and fresh mountain air make Johnson City the perfect location to live and work. YouÂ'll awaken your
Pioneer Spirit
when you visit our historical areas and living history sites— like Tipton-Haynes, Rocky Mount and Sycamore Shoals. And just a stoneÂ's throw away, youÂ'll find world-renowned attractions like Bristol Motor Speedway, Bays Mountain and Barter Theatre. Also, Johnson City enjoys affordable cost of living, low tax rates and no state income tax yet we offer outstanding schools, parks, playgrounds and sports facilities that make life enjoyable.
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
As a VA professional nurse, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not o! nly is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.
For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to
http://www.vacareers.va.gov/
.
FACT:
Ninety percent of applicants fail to submit additional documentation with resumeÂ' or application and are found ineligible (see Â'HOW TO APPLYÂ' section of this announcement); therefore, it is imperative that you read the complete announcement.
Failure to do so MAY result in LOSS OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
Tour of Duty: Primarily Administrative (Monday - Friday, day shift), however, occa! sional flexibility is required for evenings, nights, weekends, and holi! days.
SALARY:
Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a 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.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives are not approved for this position.
Relocation Expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
English Language Proficiency required.
DUTIES:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Recruitment
is open for a full-time Nurse Manager for this facility's 24-bed Inpatient Psychiatry unit. The incumbent functions in an independent manner under the ! supervision of the Chief Nurse, Acute Care.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Citizen of the United States.
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 National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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
. 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.
Must be proficient in spoken and written English
.
Applicant's education and length of nursing practice (experience) w! ill be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. Experience as a 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;
collaboration, collegiality,
Scientific Inquiry:
quality of care, research. Education/Experience Requirements:
Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, no experience.
Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nurs! ing and approximately 1 year of experience, or an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field and no experience; or a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) and no experience.
Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of experience, or an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelors degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of experience; or a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of experience, or a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no experience.
Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of experience, or ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelors degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years experience or a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years experience, or a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no experience.
Nurs! e III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approx! imately 2-3 years experience or Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and approximately 2-3 years experience.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G-6 NURSE QUALIFICATION STANDARD
http://www1.va.gov/vapubs/viewPublication.asp?Pub_ID=464&FType=2
The following background or experience is preferred:
1.
BSN with MSN.
2.
Four-five years increasingly complex nursing experience including psychiatric and med/surg nursing.
3.
Experience in nursing management preferred.
4.
Knowledge of Joint Commission standards.
5.
Certification in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing.
6.
Proven leadership, self-direction and a high degree of motivation.
7.
Demonstrated ability to work effec! tively with other member of the health care team to accomplish the medical centerÂ's mission, vision, and goals.
8.
Evidence of strong positive interpersonal/customer service relations, verbal/written communication and leadership skills.
9.
Evidence of sound decision making and critical thinking skills.
10.
Evidence of excellent collaborative relationships with physicians and support
services.
11.
Knowledge of clinical treatment modalities and the ability to manage a crisis situation spontaneously.
12.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
13.
Experience in collecting and analyzing workload data.
APPLICANTS 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. Applicants must, therefore, only repo! rt attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting ins! titutions recognized by the U.S. Department od 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. ***
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but t! hey must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.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. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
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 benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal ! Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and ce! nts" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at
http://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Upon completing any required probationary period, the position will be permanent.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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