Nurse Recruiter jobs in Miami, FL

Duties

The Scholarship Coordinator/Nurse Recruiter is responsible for the development, oversight, maintenance, training, data analysis/validation, and report generation as related to the scholarship and academic affiliation programs, as outlined by the healthcare Retention and Recruitment Office to the Scholarship and clinical Education (S&CE) national Office, the Office of Academic Affiliations, and their related VHA directives. The Scholarship Coordinator/Nurse Recruiter serves as the facility coordinator for the National Nursing Education Initiative (NNEI) Scholarship program, VA National Education for Employees Program (VANEEP), and Employee Incentive Scholarship Program (EISP) participants in nursing academic programs, including but not limited to VALOR and Graduate Nurses (GNS). The incumbent utilizes team approach when interacting with multi-disciplinary teams and university affiliates.

The Scholarship Coordinator/Nurse Recruiter manages the scholarship program by assisting, recruiting, promoting, and maintaining applicants for successful submission of application packet; timely and accurate communication to VISN and National representatives; mentors recipients to successful completion of their programs; communicates for timely processing of payments. The incumbent represents MVAHCS when assessing clinical requests for preceptor opportunities; being available to preceptor and preceptee for any operational questions, maintains or initiates affiliation agreements as necessary to the Miami VA Medical Center Learning Environment. The incumbent communicates regularly with other members of the inter-professional team.The Scholarship Coordinator/Nurse Recruiter is responsible for the execution and oversight of a Patient Care Services recruitment and retention programs and other activities associated with the maintenance of a highly competent nursing workforce. The position provides the leadership in leading, organizing, and managing retention and recruitment activities and programming, utilizing creative strategies and approaches. Coordinates various programs and efforts to attain goals and assure compliance with local and national standards and outcomes. He/she demonstrates strong interpersonal and collaborative skills working with staff at all knowledge and proficiency levels.

Other duties include:

• Leading and organizing delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice, including access to care and discharge planning.
• Using advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to promote staff involvement in planning, decision-making, and evaluating outcomes.
• Functioning as an expert in clinical practice and/or areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities.
• Systematically evaluating current practice, and formulating outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within an area of expertise.
• Guiding, developing, and supporting staff from a leadership perspective.
• Using professional standards of care, evidence based, and practice to evaluate programs and/or service activities.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  

  • Resume

  • License
  • Registry Certificate (if applicable)
  • Transcript
  • CGFNS/ICD-International Consultants of Delaware (Foreign education equivalency required with foreign education for grade determination)

  The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
  
  SF50: must be current (indicate current title, series, grade and salary) and/or highest grade held SF-50 - Notification of Personnel Action (Not an award SF50).
  
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • BLS Certification
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  
  Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 02/20/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12300873.

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  Agency contact information

  Teresa Pearson

  Phone

  214-857-2484

  Email

  teresa.pearson4@va.gov

  Address

  Bruce W Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
  1201 Northwest 16th Street
  Miami, FL 33125
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
  
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  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Open to the public-First Area of Consideration - Current, Permanent, Bruce W Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center employees including employees of the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) and Community Based Outpatient Clinics. Second Area of Consideration- Current, Permanent, VA Nationwide employees.