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Quality Care Our Heroes DeserveNow is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have â"state-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction. And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, youâ&tm;ll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation. JOB SUMMARY:To fulfill President Lincoln's promise- "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan". ÂÂAs a VA professional nurse, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.ÂVA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.ÂRelocation Expenses: Not AuthorizedRecruitment Incentives: May Be AuthorizedRelocation Incentives: Not AuthorizedÂDUTIES:The Telehealth Clinical Technician (TCT) serves in a generalist role to support Telehealth clinical programs from the patient location. The incumbent provides a wide range of clinical and technical services to the Veteran that demonstrates complex technical judgment under general supervision of a Registered Nurse or MD.ÂThe complexity of duties include serving as the site imager for Telehealth store and forward applications, facilitator for real time Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT) encounters, including patient education activities, Primary Care as well as specialty care remote visits, and providing equipment for the Home Telehealth (HT) program. Additionally they will provide technical and scheduling support, and other program support duties, as assigned.KEY REQUIREMENTSU. S. CitizenshipMust pass pre-employment examinationEnglish Language Proficiency requiredDesignated and-or Random Drug Testing requiredBackground and-or Security Investigation required Required Skills: QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:CITIZENSHIP. Citizen of the United States.ÂÂLICENSURE. Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as aÂlicensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or District of Columbia.Must have a current active, unrestricted driver's license.ÂCERTIFICATION. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.ÂEXPERIENCE:ÂÂTwo years Six months working as an LPNÂPREFERED EXPERIENCE:ÂPast experience inÂComputerized Patient Records,ÂCompetentÂKeyboarding/Typing skills, andÂexperience usingÂMicrosoft ExcelENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: If you are appointed to a direct patient-care position, you must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 USC 4105(c).ÂÂÂEDUCATION: 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 by the applicant.ÂThe National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), an accrediting arm of the National League for Nursing or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), an accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following websites: http://www.nlnac.org/home.htm and http://www.aacn.nche.edu/CCNE/reports/accprog.aspÂFOREIGN EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specialized in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.ÂÂTo Qualify for this position:You must be a U.S. CitizenYou must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this positionYou must have a certification, licensure, or registration credentials in Registered NursingYou will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this positionYou must pass a pre-employment medical examinationHOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you areÂqualified for this job,Âyour resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire.ÂPlease follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.ÂINCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of IFM (ineligible due to missing forms). Requests for reconsiderationÂwill not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package.We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software and fax transmissions Bring your expertise to VA and be valued as part of a team that is recognized and respected for significant contributions to medicine. Youâ&tm;ll enjoy a patient-focused environment, terrific benefits and incentives, and the ability to practice at any VA facility in the country.APPLY TODAYwww.VAcareers.va.govEqual Opportunity Employer Location: Elizabethtown and Saranac Lake
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