Registered Nurse - Med/ Surg - Clinical Deployment Team
Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: Northport
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary Stand ready with VA to help in an emergency A disaster
can strike at any time - an earthquake, tornado, hurricane, or
global pandemic can leave our Veterans, families, and communities
in desperate need of help. That's why the U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) is creating Clinical Deployment Teams (CDTs)
to stand ready to assist. We're looking for clinical personnel to
serve on these teams and help transform how we provide health care
services in times of great need. Responsibilities Working in
Medical-Surgical Clinical Deployment Team (CDT) staff will be
allocated among 18 networks for a total of 20 full-time employees
per network, including 11 Registered Nurses (RNs), 2 Licensed
Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), 5
providers (including Medical Doctors, Doctors of Osteopathic
Medicine, and Advanced Nurse Practitioners) and 2 Social Workers.
When they are not deployed, CDT staff will work at an assigned VA
facility. Members of the team must: Be available to deploy with 72
hours' notice within 2 windows of time per calendar year, for up to
a month at a time Work in a high-stress environment, possibly in
austere conditions or an emergency setting Treat or provide direct
patient care within the requirements of
practice/privileges/licensure Participate in CDT training
activities and demonstrate readiness to apply professional skills
to a range of emergency situations Ensure qualifications and
required certifications are maintained, including Basic Life
Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or Advanced
Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification Maintain CDT physical
readiness requirements, vaccinations, and safety precautions
related to infection control RN responsibilities include: Inpatient
Medical/Surgical - This position is responsible and accountable for
individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate
delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to
provide optimal care (ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses) in delivering
safe care to critically ill patients. The Registered Nurse -
Inpatient Medical-Surgical CDT is responsible for delivering safe
care to assigned patients while developing technical competencies.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total
Rewards Work Schedule: May vary depending on deployment and/or
assigned facility needs Telework: Not available. Travel: Up to 50%
may be required. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent
Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. Requirements Conditions of
Employment NOTE: Prior to accepting a final employment offer, all
selected applicants will be required to sign a Memorandum of
Understanding regarding deployment responsibilities You must be a
U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Non-citizens may only be
appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in
accordance with VA Policy. 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. Subject to
background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be
required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass
pre-employment physical examination and maintain CDT physical
readiness. 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 Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) -
See "Additional Information" below for details. Must be able to
meet physical demands which include strenuous physical activity to
include carrying persons and equipment, walking long distances over
difficult terrain, running, climbing, working long hours in
primitive or arduous conditions, long periods of standing, and
bending and stooping. Qualifications 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 and Certifications -
Inpatient Medical/Surgical - 2-3 years Medical-Surgical Unit and
Telemetry Nursing Practice, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 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: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally
able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the
position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard
to themselves or others. Depending on the essential duties of a
specific position, usable vision, color vision, hearing or speech
may be required. However, in most cases, a specific physical
condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated
for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.
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.
Additional Information 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. This position is in the Excepted
Service and does not confer competitive status. Financial
Disclosure Report: Not required VA encourages persons with
disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are
covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted
appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA
health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law
(i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include
remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If
selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before
your start date. The agency will provide additional information
regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how
you can request a legally required accommodation from this
requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are
unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in
electronic form, view the following link for information regarding
an Alternate Application.
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