Registered Nurse - Resources/Float Pool

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Lexington, KY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiac Monitoring, Cardiovascular, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, Educational Accreditation, English Language, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Healthcare Administration, Leadership, Medication Administration, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Patient Care, Patient Education, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Registered Nurse (RN), Sales Management, Telemetry
LOCATION
Lexington, KY
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Summary

This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply

Summary

We are seeking an RN for the Resource Pool who will be responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. The ideal candidate will coordinate care with a focus on patient education self-management and customer satisfaction. Strong leadership experience and innovative problem-solving skills are required to manage complex care across various patient care areas.

Duties

  • 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.
  • Coordinates patient care with a focus on education self-management and customer satisfaction.
  • Administers medications and procedures according to established policies and guidelines.
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to influence care outcomes.
  • Demonstrates leadership and creative approaches to managing complex client care.
  • Proficient in cardiac monitoring and telemetry able to interpret cardiac rhythms and manage related patient care.
  • Maintains current certification in Basic Life Support BLS and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS.

Requirements

  • English Language Proficiency.
  • Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate 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.
  • 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.
  • Graduate Nurse Technician GNT Exception Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements but do not possess the required licensure may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application resume CV and/or supporting documentation will be verified.

Required documents

  • Resume
  • Special Note for Applications To complete your application please use the following link httpsvacareers.va.govwp-contentuploadssites5Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted Resume document upload field.
  • Your full resume CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the Other document upload field.
  • The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position.
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214 Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter
  • License
  • Other 1
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice RIFSF-15
  • SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript
  • Veterans Preference Note Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt TP 10pt CPCPSXP or for Sole Survivor Preference SSP in the questionnaire.

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on 09302026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire12862971.To begin click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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