Summary
This Program Support Assistant position is in the Associate Director, Patient Care service within the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) at Aurora, CO. This position manages all administrative functions and actions associated with the Professional Standards Boards (PSB's) for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). This position serves as Subject Matter Expert for the VA ECHCS and advises several professional boards as well as the leadership members.
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Clarification from the agency
ALL US CITIZENS
DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation and Eligible CTAP ICTAP individuals.
Duties
Major duties include but are not limited to:
- Manages the administrative processes regarding Professional Standards Board (PSB) actions, including appointments, conversions of appointments, promotions, special advancement for achievement (SAA), reconsiderations for promotions, and any other applicable board actions.
- Sends applicants the Nursing Professional Standards Board (NPSB) requirements and instructions. The incumbent works with the candidate in completing documents and ensuring they are returned for review in a timely manner.
- Reviews and analyzes the qualifications of applicants, ensures all required elements are present and accurate. This including but not limited to: licensure, performance, education, training, clinical judgment, and converting/ calculating full-time equivalent years of relevant experience.
- Creates and maintains the processes to manage reoccurring action items, such as proficiencies, licensure, and reappraisals, within the set time frame.
- Tracks and ensures items are submitted timely, which allows for completion before any expirations and deadlines.
- Analyzes and summarizes PSB data trends; length of time to process an action and length of time to complete each step of the PSB process.
- Identifies best practices and areas for improvement in the process, as well as make recommendations to leadership.
- Maintains computer databases to track and identifies trends throughout related to the professional standards board (PSB).
- Maintains close working relationships with other Services throughout the health care system including but not limited to; Human Resources (HR), the Director's office, and Patient Care Services.
- Discusses current processes, ongoing planning of boards, data presentations, identified areas for improvement, and other regulatory changes impacting the PSB's with the NPSB Chari and Co-Chairs.
- Efficiently maintains the Nursing Staff credentialing files and documentation databases.
Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Position Description Title/PD#: Program Support Assistant/PD10641-0
Telework: On an Ad Hoc basis. Will be discussed in the interview process.
Remote: Not Available
Physical Requirements: The work requires sitting, standing, walking, bending and carrying of such objects as credential files, folders, etc. No special physical qualifications are required. The work is normally performed in an office setting which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
- Subject to a background/suitability investigation
- May serve a probationary period
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Specialized Experience for the GS-06 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: Reviewing and analyzing the qualification of Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Resisted Nurse by ensuring all required elements are present and accurate, including but not limited to: licensure, education, training, etc. Creating, reviewing, and maintaining processes to manage reoccurring action items, such as licensure, and reappraisals. Managing and coordinating with other department (Human Resources, Patient Care, etc.) to review and process action items such as appointments, promotions, special advancement, etc. Assisting Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in completing documents in a timely manner. Maintaining computer databases to track Registered Nurses and Advance Practice Registered Nurse actions items and information.
There is no educational substitution for the GS-06 level.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
No educational Substitute
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.
Required Documents
Documents Accepted:
- Cover Letter
- Other (1)
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Documents Required:
Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/21/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12361497.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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Next steps
After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated 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.
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