Job description
The West Texas VA Health Care System is currently accepting applications for the position Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) Registered Nurse (RN) in Sterile Processing Service. The position is specifically designed to provide oversight of compliance with directives and guidance relating to Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) throughout West Texas Veterans Health Care System (WTVAHCS).
Work schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, 7:30am-4:00pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, 9:00am-5:30pm, 9:30am-6:00pm Monday through Friday and may vary depending on the hiring facility.
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Financial Disclosure: Not required
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Qualifications
Veterans Information:
- BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship
English language proficiency
Physical standards - All applicants must meet the physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to employment may be required.
Registration – Current, full, active and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia. The RN must maintain a current, full active and unrestricted registration to continue employment with the VA
Educational Requirements Can Be Met As Follows
- Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State agency, and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed: a) The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC); or b) The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). 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. OR
- 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.
- Sterile Processing Service Level 1 training program (OR completed within 90 days of hire).
- Sterile Processing Service Level 2 training program (OR completed within 150 days of hire).
The Following Requirements Are Preferred For This Position
A minimum of 1 year of recent operating room (OR) RN experience with 3 years OR RN experience preferred that is determined to be sustained and consistently at or above an acceptable level of quality. Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) is highly preferred. Familiar with SPS Directive 1116(2), Sterile Processing Services (SPS).
Professional nursing experience should be documented on the Application for Employment – Nurse and Nurse Anesthetists (VA Form 10-2850a).
GRADE DETERMINATIONS: Experience as a RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following four dimensions of nursing: Practice, Professional Development, Collaboration and Scientific Inquiry. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel.
The Criteria Are As Follows
Practice: Practice, ethics and resource utilization;
Professional Development: Performance, education/career development;
Collaboration: Collaboration, collegiality; scientific inquiry; quality of care, research.
References: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G6, NURSE QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated March 17, 2009.
Nurse I, Level 1 - Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing with no experience.
Nurse I, Level II - ADN or Diploma in Nursing or ADN or Diploma in Nursing and Bachelors degree in a related field or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Nurse I, Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of experience, or an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelors degree in a related filed and approximately 2-3 years of experience; or a BSN with approximately 2-3 years of experience, or a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no experience.
Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of experience, or ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelors degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years experience or a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 2-3 years experience, or a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no experience.
Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years experience or Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and approximately 2-3 years experience.
SALARY: Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.
Benefits
- VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides is an overview of the benefits currently offered:
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:Ă‚Â VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
How To Apply
- All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS 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.
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Additional Details
- Series: 0610-Nurse
Job Pay Type: Per Year
Job Openings: 1
Job Position: VHA-519-17-NR2002305wi-BU
The West Texas VA Health Care System is currently accepting applications for the position Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) Registered Nurse (RN) in Sterile Processing Service. The position is specifically designed to provide oversight of compliance with directives and guidance relating to Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) throughout West Texas Veterans Health Care System (WTVAHCS).
Work schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, 7:30am-4:00pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, 9:00am-5:30pm, 9:30am-6:00pm Monday through Friday and may vary depending on the hiring facility.
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Financial Disclosure: Not required
