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Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: Denver, CO
Salary: Please contact for more information
Job Type: Full Time - Excepted Service Permanent
Phone: (303)399-8020x2047

JOB SUMMARY:

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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 742657

 

• Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.

To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.

How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

As 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.

For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/   .  

NOTE:   Please submit all required documents.   Failure to submit required documents may result in loss of further consideration.

Your salary and grade will be determined by the Professional Standards Board (PSB).  The PSB is a peer review process.  The PSB will review your individual qualifications, education, professional training/internship(s) and professional experience to determine the most appropriate salary and grade based on your individual accomplishments.

Position Summary:

The general surgery staff nurse provides support to the general surgery physicians and nurse practitioners throughout a variety of clinical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative health areas.   The general surgery nurse will assist in outpatient surgery clinics under the direct supervision and support of a staff surgeon and/or nurse practitioner.   He/she will assist with selective diagnostic test and procedures.   This nurse will establish and maintain collaborative and communicative relationships within the general surgery and other clinical ancillary or administrative services within or outside VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (VA ECHCS).   The general surgery nurse ensures and enhances the quality of services provided to General Surgery patients and their significant others.  

Hours:  Monday – Friday, 7:30 – 4:00

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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U.S. Citizenship

Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.

Must pass pre-employment examination.

Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.

Background and/or Security Investigation required.

English Language Proficiency required.