Registered Nurse (Mental Health) Open Continuous
Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary Several Registered Nurse (RN) positions are available
for the Mental Health Services at the Long Beach VA Healthcare
System. This is an open continuous announcement. We accept
applications for these occupations on an ongoing basis; qualified
applicants will be considered as vacancies become available.
Responsibilities This is an open continuous announcement. We accept
applications for these occupations on an ongoing basis; qualified
applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. The
Mental Health RN practices in a complex patient care setting in
collaboration with colleagues and Nurse Managers with minimal
supervision. The RN is accountable as assigned as a primary nurse
or a team leader for a defined group of patients on his/her shift
or for an entire episode of care. Based upon education and
experience, this nurse may provide direct supervision and be
assigned as a preceptor or shift charge nurse. Other duties
include, but are not limited to: Provides a full range of nursing
care to patients with complex care needs utilizing the nursing
process based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.
Demonstrates consistent clinical competence in providing nursing
care. Uses equipment correctly and accurately interprets data.
Recognizes subtle changes in patient's condition and responds
timely, choosing the correct interventions. Demonstrates evidence
of critical thinking skills in identifying, analyzing, and
resolving patient care problems on the unit. Performs ongoing
assessment of patient condition and response to treatment. Assess
the patient's learning needs, learning preference, and readiness to
learn. Documents the nursing process and is consistent, accurate,
concise, and timely. Revises plan of care according to evaluations
of patient responses. Accurately documents in the medical record
patient findings, assessments, and care provided. Uses the
Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and the Bar Coded
Medication Administration (BCMA) software per policy. Uses a team
approach to identify, analyze, and resolve patient care problems
that result in improved patient outcomes. Demonstrates
grade-appropriate and consistent critical thinking skills.
Role-specific Competency Checklist is complete and is rated
competent in all measured areas. VA offers a comprehensive total
rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary,
annual performance bonus, regular salary increases 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: 7:30AM to 4:00PM. Work schedule is subject to change
based on the needs of the organization. Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment
Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not
authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements
Conditions of Employment All qualified candidates encouraged to
apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when
it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants
tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated
position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use
prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be
denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is
required for males born after 12/31/1959 Must be proficient in
written and spoken English You may be required to serve a
probationary period Pre-employment physical required Subject to
background/security investigation Selected applicants will be
required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in
the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all
Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans
Affairs Personnel Qualifications Failing to submit any
documentation that is required and listed under the "Required
Documents" tab may result in loss of consideration. 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. To qualify for this
position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date
of this announcement, 09/30/2022. 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. 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. Mental Health Preferred
Experience/Qualifications: BSN and/or MSN Desired Certification in
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 3-5 years experience in Primary
Care Mental Health Integration, Outpatient Mental Health, and/or
Inpatient Mental Heath 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. For foreign education equivalency the only
certifying body the VA recognizes is CGFNS and its' subsidiary,
International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). Without certification
of BSN-equivalency, the VA can only consider the degree at the
associates level and pay will be determined accordingly. 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); Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight pulling
and pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands
required; walking and standing up to 8 hours; repeated bending;
Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously;
hearing aid permitted. All registered nurses with less than
12-months of RN experience upon entry on duty (EOD) date, will
complete a 12-month nurse residency program. The RN
Transition-to-Practice (RNTTP) Residency Program complies with VHA
Directive 1077. See for details. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript
must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or
part of your qualifications on 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: click apply for full job details
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