RN
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Cape Girardeau
Posted on: June 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Videos Help Duties Summary The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, MO is
currently accepting applications for current and future Registered
Nurse vacancies. Multiple appointment types and locations are
available. John J. Pershing VA Medical Center is a Level-3
complexity medical center with six (6) Community Based Outpatient
Clinics. This vacancy announcement will be used to create an applicant
pool. Qualified applicants will be referred as vacancies occur.
More than one vacancy may exist at a location. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities PACT RNs practice as an RN Care Manager in the Primary Care
Clinics. The RN Care Manager is a member of the Patient Aligned
Care Teamlet (PACT). S/he uses the nursing process and
evidence-based practice to collaborate with the Teamlet (Patient,
Primary Care Provider, RN Care Manager, Clinical Associate and
Clerical Associate) and expanded Team (Family/caregiver, internal
and community-based services involved in providing care to the
patient) in developing the patient-driven care plan. The RN Care
Manager is responsible for collaborating with services internal and
external to the VA to facilitate care transition in order to
effectively meet the patient's needs. The RN Care Manager provides
patient and family health education with a focus on
self-management, prevention and wellness based on the patient's
goals. Community Living Center (CLC) RNs provide care in long term
care, short-stay continuing care, short-stay rehabilitation,
short-stay skilled nursing, respite and end of life care. Acute Care RNs are responsible for all elements of the nursing
process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care.
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care based on
age-specific components. Responsible for the coordination of care
focused on patient transition through the continuum of care,
patient and family education, patient self-management after
discharge and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction.
Considers all characteristics of the individual, including age and
life stages, state of health, race and culture, values and previous
experiences. Administers medications and procedures per established
policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating
with members of the interdisciplinary team. Acute Care RNs provide
care in an in-patient setting. Work Schedule: Multiple work schedules are available and is
dependent upon the area/location of the position. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this
position. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 3 0610 Nurse Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications PLEASE NOTE: All RN positions requires Basic Life Support (BLS).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required
depending on the location of the position selected for. If
selected, Applicant will provide proof of current certifications
prior to employment. Only BLS certification which included
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and ACLS certification
obtained from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or the
Military Treatment Training Network (MTN) will be accepted. 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: Preferred Experience: Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in
determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate,
the level within a grade: 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: Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over); Moderate
Lifting (15 - 44 lbs); Light Lifting (under 15 lbs); Heavy Carrying
(45 lbs and over); Moderate Carrying (15 - 44 lbs); Light Carrying
(under 15 lbs); Pushing (up to 2 hours); Reaching above shoulder;
Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 5 hours);
Standing (up to 3 hours); Repeated bending (up to 2 hours); Ability
for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Depth
perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid
permitted). 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.
Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, Evansville , RN, Other , Cape Girardeau, Indiana
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