The Sheridan VA Health Care System is recruiting for multiple full time Registered Nurses for our inpatient units: Medical, Acute Psych, Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program, Community Living Centers and Float Pool. The RN will be assigned to a home unit but may be called upon to float to other inpatient units at times. The area assigned may be modified as needed to meet organizational needs. Hiring incentives available for select full time positions. 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 Experience: BSN 1-2 years experience as a Med/Surg RN ALS/BLS Required 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 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years 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 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years 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: The position requires visual acuity, keen hearing , clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. Mechanical impatient 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 occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be 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 as a condition of employment. The incumbent who provides care in home settings or other off-site locations may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Duties: NOTE: Resumes will only be referred to the hiring manager for consideration as vacancies occur. Please identify your desired position within the questionnaire as you apply. This posting is for Registered Nurses interested in positions within Sheridan VAHCS. Including: Medical Unit Acute Psychiatric Unit Community Living Center Home Based Primary Care Inpatient Nursing Float Pool Mental Health Residential Rehab Duties and responsibilities included, but are not limited to, the following: Complete admission assessments Reassess patient condition Verify physicians' orders Document vital signs and assessments Receive verbal and telephone orders Complete patient care plans Plan for discharge/transfer of patients including completing discharge/transfer note Document medications using BCMA (Bar Code Medication Administration) Provide individualized patient care consistent with identified knowledge of patient's strengths and limitations Proactive in identifying potential crisis situations and responds appropriately in emergency/code situations Initiate referrals and/or consultations to achieve the multidisciplinary plan of care Function independently in performing more complex treatments, procedures and advanced technology specific to the scope of care Perform blood draws and venipuncture for IV therapies, IV push medications, TPN and blood products Set up and monitors a variety of pumps, including PCA Promote and provide health care teaching to patient and caregiver(s) Function as a Module Leader Collaborate with team members, other disciplines and patient/caregiver(s) Recognize and use knowledge and expertise of colleagues and other health care providers in meeting patient care needs. The Sheridan, WY community has a population of approximately 19,000 situated at the base of the Big Horn Mountains at an elevation of 3,742 feet. The community is the sixth largest city in Wyoming. Bedroom communities in Sheridan County include Ranchester, Dayton, Big Horn, Story, Arvada, Clearmont and Ucross. For more information on our community visit www.SheridanWyoming.org.??????? Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Days, evenings, nights including weekends and holidays Compressed/Flexible: Not eligible Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Will be awarded to all qualified candidates Recruitment Incentives is offered for first time appointments in Federal Service and Former Federal employees with a least a 90 day break in service. Relocation Incentives are available to VA employees who are applying to a new geographic area 50 miles or more from the Sheridan VA Health Care System and establishing a new residence and has a fully successful rating or equivalent on current proficiency Relocation incentives may be paid to full-time employees only; relocation incentives may not be paid to part-time or intermittent employees. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Strongly Encourage all applicants to completed and sign the VA Form 10-2850a VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists can be found at: About VA Form 10-2850A | Veterans Affairs."]

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