Job Title:Nurse Practitioner (Emergency Medicine)
Department:Department Of Veterans Affairs
Agency:Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Job Announcement Number:ABQ-13-026-SLW-833381
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SALARY RANGE: | $57,098.00
to
$104,546.00
/ Per Year |
OPEN PERIOD: | Monday, February 04, 2013 to
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 |
SERIES & GRADE: | VN-0610-00 |
POSITION INFORMATION: | Full Time -
Permanent |
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DUTY LOCATIONS: | 1 vacancy in the following location:
Albuquerque, NM United StatesView Map
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WHO MAY APPLY: | United States Citizens |
JOB SUMMARY:
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 833381
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?
Failing to submit any documentation that is required and listed under the "Required Documents" tab may result in loss of consideration.
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.
VA 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.
For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
Selectee salary and grade will be determined by a 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.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- 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.
DUTIES:
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**This position is on the APRN Pay Schedule
The Nurse Practitioner for the Emergency Medicine Service of the New Mexico VA Health Care Service demonstrates clinical competence in an acute care setting, promotes patient flow in the Emergency Department, and will follow evidence-based approaches to management of emergency department patients. The Nurse Practitioner adheres to established policies and procedures and promotes the Emergency Medicine Service meet Performance measures and customer service goals. The Nurse Practitioner demonstrates competent and compassionate patient care, professionalism, an excellent bedside manner, leadership, and shows the ability to participate in the training of students in the ED. The Nurse Practitioner is expected to accurately perform a focused history and physical examination of emergency patients, help make referrals, and assist with the initial triage team in the Emergency Department. In the event of a medical emergency, the Nurse Practitioner shall initiate diagnostic modalities and stabilize medical therapies while seeking input from an attending physician. The Nurse Practitioner will participate in quality assurance and performance improvement and other administrative activities in the ED. The Nurse Practitioner will place consult requests and seek advice and input from ED attendings, as appropriate, regarding patient care.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm or 12:00pm - 8:00pm.
Position Description Title/PD#: Functional Statement
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
FLSA: Exempt
Supervisory Status: Non-Supervisory
Bargaining Unit Status: Bargaining Unit
Background Investigation required: NACI
This position requires prescriptive authority.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Back to topBASIC REQUIREMENTS:
(1) Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
(2) Education and Registration. A nurse practitioner must be licensed or otherwise recognized as a nurse practitioner in a State, possess a master's degree from a program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE, and maintain full and current certification as a nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body. [The certification must be in the specialty to which the individual is being appointed or selected.]
(3) Physical Standards. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
(4) English Language Proficiency. RNs appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
Applicant's education and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. Experience as a RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following four dimensions of nursing: Practice, Professional Development, Collaboration and Scientific Inquiry. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel. The criteria are as follows: Practice: practice, ethics and resource utilization, Professional Development: performance, education/career development, Collaboration; collaboration, collegiality, Scientific Inquiry: quality of care, research. Education/Experience Requirements:
- Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, no experience.
- Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of experience, or an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field and no experience; or a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) and no experience.
- Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of experience, or an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelors degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of experience; or a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of experience, or a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no experience.
- Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of experience, or ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelors degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years experience or a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years experience, or a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no experience.
- Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years experience or Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and approximately 2-3 years experience.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G-6 NURSE QUALIFICATION STANDARD http://www1.va.gov/vapubs/viewPublication.asp?Pub_ID=464&FType=2
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
BENEFITS:
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OTHER INFORMATION:
This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Upon completing any required probationary period, the position will be permanent.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
HOW TO APPLY:
Back to topTo begin the process, click the Apply Online button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
YOU MUST INCLUDE VA FORM 10-2850a IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY. You may upload the completed form to your USAJOBS or Application Manager account if you apply online. Then you can use the uploaded form again and again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide ( http://www.va.gov/OHRM/joblistings/uploading-and-using-documents-online.doc ) for more information on uploading and re-using the form in your applications. Other required forms and documents can also be saved in your account and used the same way. Applicants are urged to apply online; this process is much easier and faster.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application, just reapply through your account in USAJOBS. Check your account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login ) to see the status of your application after applying, including any messages that may have been sent to you.
If you cannot apply online:
- Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire.
- Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf .
- Fax the completed 1203FX form along with all supporting documents to (478)757-3144. Your 1203FX form must be placed on top of all materials being faxed and will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
- Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:
- Complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID: 833381. You must use this fax cover sheet in order for your documents to be matched with your online application.
- Fax your documents to (478)757-3144.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, February 19, 2013.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume (It is strongly recommended to build your résumé in USA Staffing. If you choose not to, your résumé must, at a minimum, include the following: full name, date of birth, full social security number. For each previous place of employment; name, address AND dates of employment in mm/yyyy – mm/yyyy format, GS-level (or equivalent if not federal employment).
2. Declaration for Federal Employment (OF 306) (Available at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/of0306.pdf
3. Responses to the questionnaire. (REQUIRED)
4. Application (VA Form 10-2850(a)(REQUIRED)(Title 38 & Hybrid Title 38) (Available at: http://www.vacareers.va.gov/job-search/applications.asp)
5. Evidence of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy (please refer to this checklist).
6. Veterans' Preference documentation (DD Form 214 or equivalent, SF-15 and VBA Letter, as appropriate). (Available at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/sf0015.pdf).
7. If you are a current or former government employment you must submit a copy of your most recent SF 50 (Notification of Personnel Action)(Blocks #23, 24, and 34 will be reviewed to determine eligibility). (REQUIRED – if applicable).
8. Unofficial college transcripts if substituting college education for the experience requirement (An official college transcript will be required before being hired.) (REQUIRED – if applicable).
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
If you wish to know the status of your application at any time in the process, refer to the automated status updates available with the Application Manager of your account.
After we receive your complete application package (including all required documents), your qualification will be reviewed and assigned an initial rating. If qualified, we will review your application to make sure that your résumé supports the answers given in the questionnaire. If your résumé does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. Based on your ranking or numerical score, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and a possible interview. You will be notified when your rating is determined.
IF YOU FAIL to provide the documentation that is identified in the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS portion of this announcement you will not be considered and receive an electronic notification of either "IDMA" or "IFM".
