Supervisory Nurse
What you'd do
This position is located in the Health Care Services, Nursing Service. The primary purpose is to assist the Supervisory Clinical Nurses in managing and directing nursing care required for off tours of duty acting as the nurse supervisor and resource person to all areas (Long Term Care, Memory Support, Assisted Living, Independent Living Plus and Independent Living).
Major duties
As a/an Supervisory Nurse, you will: Supervise Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), students and external agency personnel, makes assignments in accordance with established written AFRH, Nursing Service and State Nurse Practice guidelines. Evaluate staffing levels and coordinates requests with Nursing Service. Monitor the availability of supplies and plans for replacement of necessary items. Conduct or assist the Supervisory Clinical Nurse in preparing for interdisciplinary rounds and coordinating the plan of care for the Resident. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
What you need to qualify
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. Specialized experience for the GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service, which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: - Overseeing physician/nursing care plans; AND - Reviewing and making recommendations for improvement to quality of overall nursing care; AND - Possession of a diploma, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program. OR - Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field. SPECIAL NOTE: Long-term care experience and/or interacting with geriatric patients is highly desired. RN - For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. For the required proficiency levels and competency definitions, please see the following link: Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210
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