Job Listing: Emergency Dept Registered Nurse

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 1 vacancy - Indianapolis Metro area, IN

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room.



**12 hour Shift 1130am-12mn **

**8 hour shift 330pm-12mn **



Major Duties

-As a staff member within the emergency room, the staff nurse must be able to prioritize the patient's condition according to the patient's medical needs. -These needs are determined based on the patient's subjective data and a physical assessment. -Staff nurses take steps to stabilize a patient's condition through nursing interventions, as well as, following directions ordered by the providers. -Evaluations in the provision of care are ongoing to ensure quality care is provided at all times. -Staff nurses must be able to operate, maintain, evaluate, organize, and stock appropriate equipment and medication within the emergency room setting. An interdisciplinary approach is utilized to ensure patient and documentation processes are provided and completed in an efficient and effective manner to enhance communication and turnover in patient census. -Staff nurses must continually educate and maintain proficiency in emergency care.

How to Apply

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

1. Federal Nurse application (forms 10-2850a or 10-2850c). Please check that this form is complete.

2. Resume (your resume must include all nursing experience from date of nursing education completion to present). Please explain any gaps in employment over 30 days.  Employment must include names of employer, address, your position, and dates of employment (month/year).

3. Copy of license

4. Announcement number 

Three professional references


Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.


Contact Information:
Lorri Barr

Phone: 317-988-2328

Email: indnursing@va.gov


Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
Nurse Recruitment
1481 W. 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202

US


What To Expect Next:
You will be contacted by the Nurse Recruitment office once we have received your signed application.  If there is a need for any additional information you will be informed at this time.  After the closing date of the position, your application will be forwarded to the selecting official for review, and interviews will be scheduled with the appropriate applicants by the Nurse Recruitment office or the selecting officials office.

Required Skills

Qualifications

Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of successful nurse

practice

ER and/or recent Critical Care experience preferred.

Excellent assessment/triage skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Excellent communications skills both written and verbal.

ACLS Certified or willing to obtain ASAP

BLS Certified

Ability to work effectively with all levels of healthcare

providers, patients, and families.

Commitment to the delivery of outstanding healthcare.


You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
Prior to appointment, the person selected for this position must be determined physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties; and also pass a medical examination (which includes vision, hearing, cardiovascular, and mobility of extremities) given by an authorized government physician.


Date Posted: May 14, 2008

Job Details

Job Location

Candidate Application

Employer: Department Of Veterans Affairs Address: Contact:
Job Type: Full-time City: West Lafayette
Experience:Any State: Indiana
Education: Any Zip Code:47906 Online: Website Link

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range:  47,801.00 - 90,951.00 USD per yearDetermined by education and experience

Benefits

**Applicant(s) selected for this position will be eligible to apply for an award up to the maximum limitation under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).**

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

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

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

Opportunities are available in numerous locations and employees may transfer to new locations to further their career goals.




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