| Job location: |
Sparta or Tomah, WI 54601 United States |
| Date posted: |
07/06/10 |
| Job type: |
Full-Time |
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| Job Category: | Health Care - General
Health Care - Nursing
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| Region: | La Crosse
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| Job Description: |
The Tomah VA Medical Center is seeking five registered nurses for their Mental Health unit. This Registered Nurse provides outpatient and inpatient psychiatric services to eligible veterans. The nurse will provide, direct and supervise the delivery of quality nursing care to a culturally diverse veteran population. The Nurse is accountable for adhering to established policies, standards of care and standards of practice, demonstrating leadership in services as a role model when assigned under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee.
The role of this nurse is as a RN staff nurse addressing the medical and psychosocial needs of the veterans, providing outpatient services as needed assisting in the coordination of services across the continuum of care and providing inpatient services assisting with admitting and discharging procedures, delivery of medications, conducting group meetings, etc. Duties will include off shift tour and weekend duty. Demonstrates sound judgment and possess the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting. Works and communicates effectively with all internal and external customers. Initiates and leads groups of patients and/or other personnel to achieve goals. Provides nursing care for adults reflective of an understanding of age specific needs or development stage. |
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| Education, training, experience: |
RN is a graduate of school of professional nursing approved by State accrediting agency at the time the program was competed by the applicant and has met licensure requirements for practice in accordance with VA Directive 5102.1
Bachelors in Nursing and Mental Health Experience preferred.
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.
BENEFITS:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
Qualified federal employees may be covered by our child care subsidy program or dependent care flexible spending account. Our human resources office can provide additional information on eligibility. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#CCRS
You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA |
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