US Veterans Health Administration is Hiring a Registered Nurse (Informatics/Nurse Officer of the Day) Near Grand Junction, CO

Duties

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Major Duties include, but are not limited to:
Informatics:

• Subject matter expert in informatics, facilitator, coordinator, and advisor
• Responsible Patient Care Services (PCS) program areas may include, but not limited to, Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) coordination, Staffing Methodology coordination, Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) template management and clinical documentation updates, development, and organization, Automated Data Processing Application Coordinator (ADPAC) management, computer access management, Nursing share drive folder management, CPRS orientation for Clinical and Provider staff, clinical trainee computer access requests, maintenance of the nursing resource page, and support of education technology
• Coordinate information, education, training, and technical support related to Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA) nursing modules and other clinical information systems utilized by PCS including BCMA, Omnicell, etc.
• Interact with Office of Information & Technology (OI&T), Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, and Clinical Applications Coordinators (CACs) to provide comprehensive and expert nursing knowledge and information to this area
• Collaborate with other services to assure integration of processes, which facilitates patient care and skillful application by end users
• Expertise in computer management and ability to lend support to others
• Apply all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting within these assignments, additional designated primary roles are defined, such as BCMA Coordinator, ADPAC, etc.
• Provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of patients
• Maintain competency in Infection Control, Quality Improvement, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) Training, Safety, Information Management, Customer Service, Education
• Facilitate the integration of data, information, knowledge and wisdom to support patients, nurses, and providers
• Improve the health of populations, communities, families, and individuals by optimizing information management and communication
• Design and use of informatics solutions and technology to support all areas of nursing and health care
• Establish effective administrative systems, manage and deliver education experiences, enhance lifelong learning, and support nursing research
• Incorporate theories, principles, and concepts from appropriate sciences into informatics practice
• Integration of ergonomics and human-computer interaction (HCI) principles into informatics solution design, development, selection, implementation, and evaluation
• Determine the social, legal, regulatory, and ethical impact of an informatics solution on nursing and health care
• Mentorship, preceptorship, instructorship, policy development, reports, chairing Informatics related committees, including staffing methodology and BCMA committees, develop and implement clinical documents, teach and orientate employees in use of computer systems, support classroom set up and learning technology, customer service, curriculum development, and represent the Education Services on conference calls
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate education activities for nurses
• Training and education of students and staff

• Adhere to established policies, standards of care and standards of practice; demonstrate leadership in improving nursing care; and the administration, management, supervision and evaluation of nursing care and nursing personnel and as assigned for the Medical Center on off tours, weekends, and holidays
• Provide care for Veterans ranging in age from 18 through the geriatric years, considering diagnosis and physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs
• Demonstrate, promote, create and ensure a culturally diverse workforce in which the values and needs of all individuals are respected
• Provide an environment that fosters employees to perform to their full individual potential

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  

  • Resume

  
  
  VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists can be found at: About VA Form 10-2850A | Veterans Affairs.
  
  The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Strongly Encourage Submitting VA Form 10-2850a
  • Other (2)
  • Other (3)
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • SF-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 (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• 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 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/24/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11887923.

  • 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.
  
  To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

  Agency contact information

  Maria Cunningham

  Phone

  907-257-6734

  Email

  MARIA.CUNNINGHAM@VA.GOV

  Address

  VA Western Colorado Health Care System
  2121 North Avenue
  Grand Junction, CO 81501
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
  
  You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
  
  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Open to all US citizens. First consideration will be given to current permanent employees of the VA Western Colorado Health Care System and associated Community Outpatient Clinics (CBOC). Current permanent employees of the Veterans Health Administration or Federal Employees, please provide your most recent SF-50 with your application.