Registered Nurse - Mental Health
Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: Sioux Falls
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS announcement. Applicants will
be reviewed and referred as full time vacancies become available.
This announcement will close when filled. The Sioux Falls VA Health
Care System is recruiting for a full-time Night Inpatient Mental
Health Registered Nurse. Come join our team!!! Responsibilities The
VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System
of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to
healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their
health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an
employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will
operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a
personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the
context of healing relationships and healing environments and a
connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the
Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor
America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that
improves their health and well-being. The Mental Health Inpatient
Registered Nurse (RN) is part of a care team that includes a
variety of professional disciplines (e.g., psychiatrists,
psychologists, pharmacists, social workers) as team members. The
Mental Health Inpatient RN demonstrates leadership and creative
approaches in the management and care for mentally ill veterans.
The Mental Health Inpatient RN duties include, but are not limited
to the following: Completes initial assessments and reassessment of
veteran condition, response to treatment, and report any
significant changes to the Mental Health Provider. Develops
individualized treatment plans consistent with the goals set by the
Veteran. Ensure the safety of the veterans by completing 15-minute
safety checks and maintaining a safe environment of care. Provides
prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to mentally
ill Veterans. Recognizes critical veteran care situations and seeks
appropriate assistance. Provides cross coverage for nurses within
all the Primary and Specialty Medicine Service Line is expected.
Work Schedule: 80 hours biweekly; Nights 7:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. with
every other weekend. 12 hour shifts 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 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
Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship;
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
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. 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: BLS Mental Health
Experience. 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: The population of male and female Veterans served
ranges from the adult, age 18, to the elderly adult, age 65 and
over. Sioux Falls VAHCS is an interdisciplinary teaching facility,
offering medical, surgical, and mental health inpatient services.
Comprehensive health care is provided through primary care,
tertiary care, and long-term care in the areas of medicine,
surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation,
neurology, oncology, geriatrics, and transitional care. This
position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive
speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially
long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting,
bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring Veterans and objects
may be required. The RN may be exposed to infected Veterans and
contaminated materials and may be required to don protective
clothing in isolation situations or operative/ invasive procedures.
The RN may occasionally be exposed to Veterans who are combative
secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The RN
must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working
effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based
on Veteran needs. This position requires heavy lifting (45 lbs and
over), Heavy Carrying (45 lbs and over), use of fingers, both
arms/hands required or the equivalent required, walking 8 hours,
standing 8 hours, repeated bending (3 hours), climbing, legs only
(1 hour), ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination
simultaneously, near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to
4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the
other, hearing (aid may be permitted). Environmental factors
include: Fumes, smoke or gases, working with hands in water, and
working closely with others. 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.
Additional Information As a VA employee, you will enjoy a truly
rewarding career, comprehensive benefits, competitive pay and other
generous perks to help build a fuller, more balanced life for you
and your family. Strong starting salary, career growth, and
recognition VA Nurse Locality Pay System (LPS) - ensuring our
nurses are paid competitive rates within each local labor market VA
Special Rates - providing regular performance-based increases and
potential accelerated increases for outstanding performance Premium
Pay - including overtime, Saturday, Sunday, holiday, on-call and
night work Incentive Awards - including Superior Performance
Awards, Special Contribution Awards, VA Honor Awards, and
Non-Monetary Recognition. 8 hours of annual leave (Vacation Time)
accrual for full-time Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists for each full
biweekly pay period. (The highest leave accrual of any VA
employee!) 4 hours of Sick leave accrual per full biweekly pay
period. 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave Organ Donor Leave Military
Leave Disabled Veteran Leave Health Insurance - pre-taxed premiums
and a variety of plans to choose from, ranging from traditional
HMO/PPO plans with low co-pays, to High- Deductible plans. Single,
spouse and family plans available. Dental Insurance Vision
Insurance Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) -Tax deferred retirement
savings account that is similar to private sector 401(k). You may
be eligible for an automatic 1% agency contribution, plus a 4%
matching agency contribution. Flexible Spending Accounts - medical
& dependent care Life Insurance - with available additions for
family coverage Long Term Care Insurance Leave Sharing Program
Holidays - 11 paid Federal holidays each year Child Care Subsidies
Employee Assistance Program Wellness and Physical Fitness Programs
Transit Subsidies Continuing Education Opportunities This job
opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer
competitive status. 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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