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Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs
Agency: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Sub Agency: CAVHS
Job Announcement Number:
T38-09-303
Assistant Nurse Manager RN 3K Mental Health.
Salary Range: 41,542.00 - 88,848.00 USD per year
Salary based on experience and education to be determined by the NPSB
Open Period: Friday, December 12, 2008
to Monday, December 29, 2008
Series & Grade: VN-0610-1/3
Position Information: Full-Time Announcement may be used to fill jobs with multiple appointment terms.
Promotion Potential: yes
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Little Rock, AR
Who May Be Considered:
Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified individuals.
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager is accountable for coordinating patient care using evidence-based practice. The ANM serves as a role model to all levels of staff. During the Nurse Manager’s absence, the ANM is accountable to the Associate Chief Nurse for the overall management of the specific patient care unit for all tours of duty. The ANM executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient care. The ANM adheres to established policies, standards of care and standards of practice. The ANM demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaboration with interdisciplinary approach.
Key Requirements:
• Citizen of the United States with current unrestricted RN licensure
• BSN or active enrollment in BSN program
• 3-5 years of successful Psychiatric Nursing Experience
Major Duties:
Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager is accountable for coordinating patient care using evidence-based practice. The ANM serves as a role model to all levels of staff. During the Nurse Manager’s absence, the ANM is accountable to the Associate Chief Nurse for the overall management of the specific patient care unit for all tours of duty. The ANM executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient care. The ANM adheres to established policies, standards of care and standards of practice. The ANM demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaboration with interdisciplinary approach.
Qualifications:
Required:
1) 3-5 years of successful Psychiatric Nursing Experience
2) BSN or active enrollment in BSN program required.
3) Basic Computer Skills
4) Demonstrated ability to work effectively with other members/services of the medical center to accomplish the medical center's mission, vision, and goals.
5) Demonstrates integrity, dependability and the ability to function independently.
6) Evidence of strong positive interpersonal/customer service relations and verbal/written communication skills.
7) Evidence of sound decision-making, critical thinking, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects/tasks.
8) Ability to work flexible hours.
9) Working knowledge of personnel policies and procedures including EEO guidelines/policies and Labor Agreement.
10)Citizen of the United States
11)Graduate of an NLN accredited or state approved school of nursing
12)Current unrestricted RN licensure
Rating Factors (Must be addressed in writing and sent with application documents):
1. Ability to work and communicate effectively.
2. Ability to plan, organize and direct multiple projects.
3. Dependability related to time management and ability to meet deadlines.
4. Demonstrate ability to be flexible.
PREFERRED:
1) Mental Health certification;
2) working knowledge of The Joint Commission Accreditation process;
3) working knowledge of Microsoft EXCEL and Power Point.
(X) PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT:
(X) CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENT:
(X) BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
(X) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to site specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
How To Apply:
Inside Applicants
1. Submit a memo of interest and 2. current curriculum vitae/resume. 3. Written response to rating factors. 4. Supervisor reference form
Outside Applicants Submit
1. Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists (VA form 10-2850a); 2. A current curriculum vitae/resume; 3. Written response to rating factors; 4. Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306); 5. supervisor reference form.
To Access our website: www.littlerock.va.gov
Go to left side and click on employment opportunities.
Scroll down to Nursing Staff
Click on Visit our nurse recruitment website
Click on applications
(You will be able to print your forms from here)
Send all application materials directly to Nurse Recruitment (118/LR) 4300 W 7th Street Little Rock, AR. 72205.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Dottie Gann MSN, RN, CRRN Nurse Recruiter Gann.DottieL@va.gov (501)257-6155 or Carol Hampton RN, Nurse Recruiter Hampton.Carol2@va.gov (501)257-6149
INCOMPLETE PACKAGES: Failure to submit a complete application package, as stated in the announcement, will result in your application not being considered.
The applicant(s) selected for this position may be eligible to apply for an education loan reimbursement award under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program. All awards are subject to availability of EDRP funding. Applying for EDRP does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Contact Information:
Dottie Gann MSN,RN,CRRN, Nurse Recruiter
Phone: 5012576155
Fax: 501-257-6179
Email: gann.dottiel@va.gov
Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
4300 West 7th Street (118R/LR)
Little Rock, AR 72205
US
Fax: 501-257-6179
What To Expect Next:
ONCE YOUR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED: An evaluation of your qualifications will be conducted. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
NO POSTAGE PAID ENVELOPE: In accordance with 18 USC 1719 and USC 3201 the use of postage paid government envelopes for filing job applications is a violation of federal law and regulations.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Send Mail to:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
4300 West 7th Street (118R/LR)
Little Rock, AR 72205
US
Fax: 501-257-6179
For questions about this job:
Dottie Gann MSN,RN,CRRN, Nurse Recruiter
Phone: 5012576155
Fax: 501-257-6179
Email: gann.dottiel@va.gov
Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs
Agency: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Sub Agency: CAVHS
Job Announcement Number:
T38-09-303
Assistant Nurse Manager RN 3K Mental Health.
Salary Range: 41,542.00 - 88,848.00 USD per year
Salary based on experience and education to be determined by the NPSB
Open Period: Friday, December 12, 2008
to Monday, December 29, 2008
Series & Grade: VN-0610-1/3
Position Information: Full-Time Announcement may be used to fill jobs with multiple appointment terms.
Promotion Potential: yes
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Little Rock, AR
Who May Be Considered:
Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified individuals.
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager is accountable for coordinating patient care using evidence-based practice. The ANM serves as a role model to all levels of staff. During the Nurse Manager’s absence, the ANM is accountable to the Associate Chief Nurse for the overall management of the specific patient care unit for all tours of duty. The ANM executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient care. The ANM adheres to established policies, standards of care and standards of practice. The ANM demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaboration with interdisciplinary approach.
Key Requirements:
• Citizen of the United States with current unrestricted RN licensure
• BSN or active enrollment in BSN program
• 3-5 years of successful Psychiatric Nursing Experience
Major Duties:
Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager is accountable for coordinating patient care using evidence-based practice. The ANM serves as a role model to all levels of staff. During the Nurse Manager’s absence, the ANM is accountable to the Associate Chief Nurse for the overall management of the specific patient care unit for all tours of duty. The ANM executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient care. The ANM adheres to established policies, standards of care and standards of practice. The ANM demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaboration with interdisciplinary approach.
Qualifications:
Required:
1) 3-5 years of successful Psychiatric Nursing Experience
2) BSN or active enrollment in BSN program required.
3) Basic Computer Skills
4) Demonstrated ability to work effectively with other members/services of the medical center to accomplish the medical center's mission, vision, and goals.
5) Demonstrates integrity, dependability and the ability to function independently.
6) Evidence of strong positive interpersonal/customer service relations and verbal/written communication skills.
7) Evidence of sound decision-making, critical thinking, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects/tasks.
8) Ability to work flexible hours.
9) Working knowledge of personnel policies and procedures including EEO guidelines/policies and Labor Agreement.
10)Citizen of the United States
11)Graduate of an NLN accredited or state approved school of nursing
12)Current unrestricted RN licensure
Rating Factors (Must be addressed in writing and sent with application documents):
1. Ability to work and communicate effectively.
2. Ability to plan, organize and direct multiple projects.
3. Dependability related to time management and ability to meet deadlines.
4. Demonstrate ability to be flexible.
PREFERRED:
1) Mental Health certification;
2) working knowledge of The Joint Commission Accreditation process;
3) working knowledge of Microsoft EXCEL and Power Point.
(X) PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT:
(X) CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENT:
(X) BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
(X) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to site specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
How To Apply:
Inside Applicants
1. Submit a memo of interest and 2. current curriculum vitae/resume. 3. Written response to rating factors. 4. Supervisor reference form
Outside Applicants Submit
1. Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists (VA form 10-2850a); 2. A current curriculum vitae/resume; 3. Written response to rating factors; 4. Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306); 5. supervisor reference form.
To Access our website: www.littlerock.va.gov
Go to left side and click on employment opportunities.
Scroll down to Nursing Staff
Click on Visit our nurse recruitment website
Click on applications
(You will be able to print your forms from here)
Send all application materials directly to Nurse Recruitment (118/LR) 4300 W 7th Street Little Rock, AR. 72205.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Dottie Gann MSN, RN, CRRN Nurse Recruiter Gann.DottieL@va.gov (501)257-6155 or Carol Hampton RN, Nurse Recruiter Hampton.Carol2@va.gov (501)257-6149
INCOMPLETE PACKAGES: Failure to submit a complete application package, as stated in the announcement, will result in your application not being considered.
The applicant(s) selected for this position may be eligible to apply for an education loan reimbursement award under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program. All awards are subject to availability of EDRP funding. Applying for EDRP does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Contact Information:
Dottie Gann MSN,RN,CRRN, Nurse Recruiter
Phone: 5012576155
Fax: 501-257-6179
Email: gann.dottiel@va.gov
Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
4300 West 7th Street (118R/LR)
Little Rock, AR 72205
US
Fax: 501-257-6179
What To Expect Next:
ONCE YOUR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED: An evaluation of your qualifications will be conducted. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
NO POSTAGE PAID ENVELOPE: In accordance with 18 USC 1719 and USC 3201 the use of postage paid government envelopes for filing job applications is a violation of federal law and regulations.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Send Mail to:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
4300 West 7th Street (118R/LR)
Little Rock, AR 72205
US
Fax: 501-257-6179
For questions about this job:
Dottie Gann MSN,RN,CRRN, Nurse Recruiter
Phone: 5012576155
Fax: 501-257-6179
Email: gann.dottiel@va.gov
