| Salary Range: |
0.00 - 0.00 USD /year
Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience as determined by Nursing Professional Standards Board |
| Series & Grade: |
VN-0610-0 |
| Open Period: |
Monday, February 01, 2010 to Monday, January 31, 2011 |
| Position Information: |
Full-Time Permanent |
| Duty Locations: |
4 vacancies - Vancouver, WA |
| Who May Be Considered: |
Applications will be accepted from US Citizens, from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities. |
Job Summary:
All application packets must be received in Human Resources by Close of Business (COB) on 2/16/2010 for first consideration. This position is Open until Filled. The incumbent practices as an RN in the Primary Care Clinics and will be assigned to Vancouver, WA.
Key Requirements:
Major Duties:
The incumbent practices as an RN in the Primary Care Clinics and will be assigned to Vancouver, WA. The clinics provide outpatient primary care. The RN is accountable when assigned as a nurse care manager on an ongoing basis for a defined group of patients. Based on education and experience, may be assigned responsibilities as preceptor, charge nurse, or unit shift leader.
Qualifications:
Experience: Minimum 2 years Med/Surg experience preferred.
Eligibility: Department of Veterans Affairs Qualifications Standards (VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G6) applies and may be reviewed in the Human Resources Management Service Office.
· Citizen of United States
· 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: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
· In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active, and unrestricted registration and the possession of a Certificate from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing.
· Current, full, active and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia. The RN must maintain a current, full active and unrestricted registration to continue employment with the VA.
· For Nurse I, the applicant will have a minimum of an Associate's Degree in Nursing OR a Diploma in Nursing and unrestricted RN licensure.
· For Nurse II, the applicant will have a BSN with 2-3 years of nursing experience OR an Associate degree or diploma in nursing and a bachelors degree in a related field and 2-3 years nursing experience OR a Master's degree in nursing or a related field with a BSN with 1-2 years of experience.
· For Nurse III, the applicant will have a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and 2-3 years of nursing experience OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and 2-3 years of nursing experience.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position.
A security clearance and a favorable suitability determination are required. Misconduct in prior employment, criminal, dishonest or disgraceful conduct, habitual use of intoxicating beverages, abuse of narcotics, drugs or other controlled substances, or reasonable doubt of loyalty to the United States are examples of reasons an offer of employment may be denied.
Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
Applicants appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 USC 7402(d) and 7407(d).
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to site specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
Benefits:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#lifeLong-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltciNew employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retrYou will earn annual vacation leave. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACAYou will earn sick leave. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLVYou will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLIIf you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
Qualified federal employees may be covered by our child care subsidy program or dependent care flexible spending account. Our human resources office can provide additional information on eligibility. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#CCRS Other Information:
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
You must submit all required information. If all materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
If you fax or email your application, we will not consider it.
Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. Please do not place your application in a notebook or binder.
How To Apply:
All application packets must be received in Human Resources by Close of Business (COB) on 1st consideration date for 1st consideration. This position is open until filled.
Applications may be mailed to:
Portland VA Medical Center, P2NPS
Attn: 142-145 - PC - RN
PO Box 1034
Portland, OR 97207
Or brought in person to:
Portland VA Medical Center
3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd
Building 101, Room 212
Portland OR 97239
Application forms may be obtained in Human Resources Office or on our external website, http://www.visn20.med.va.gov/Portland/mc/hr.
Portland VAMC employees must submit a
- Request for transfer through the Transfer Request link on the Nursing Professional Services intranet.
Other VA Employees must submit
- VA Form 10-2850a, Application for Nurse and Nurse Anesthetists
- OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment (January 2001 version or later).
- Latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action
- Latest performance appraisal
Non VA Applicants must submit:
- VetPro – Electronic credentialing. Please contact Nursing Professional Services for access to VetPro at 503-402-2920. Once you submit your credentials you will be able to print VA Form 10-2850, Application for Nurse and Nurse Anesthetists.
- VA Form 10-2850, Application for Nurse and Nurse Anesthetists (printed from step 1).
- OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment (January 2001 version or later).
- Veterans Preference:
a. DD-214, Military Discharge Paper (copy must display the required data which includes awards/medals/badges, dates and character of service) (For 5 Point Veteran's Preference).
b. SF-15, Application for 10-point Veteran Preference (December 2004 version or later)
c. VA letter or DOD documentation of service-connected disability rating dated 1991 or later.
- SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applying as a current or former federal employee).
- A copy of your college transcripts (if cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher).
Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.
Contact Information:
Nurse Recruiter
Phone: 503-220-8262 x56014
Email: Traci.Charlton@va.gov |
Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
3710 US Veterans Hospital Rd
PO Box 1034, P2NPS
PORTLAND, OR 97207
US |
What To Expect Next:
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Applications Received by the 1st consideration date will be considered 1st. Thereafter, any subsequent applications will be evaluated as they are received. Everyone who submits an application will receive notification of the outcome of this vacancy announcement.
EEO Policy Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov/eeo
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov/raps
Veterans Information: http://www.usajobs.gov/vi
Legal and Regulatory Guidance: http://www.usajobs.gov/lrg