USA Staffing

Position Title: NURSE CONSULTANT / NURSE EDUCATOR / NURSE
Agency: Defense Health Agency
Announcement Number: DE-10197513-18-CG Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, April 30, 2018 to Friday, March 29, 2019

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1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?

The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.

Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?

If yes, confirm:

you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy AND
your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

If eligible, you will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim for interagency career transition assistance, including a copy of your agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Are you the spouse of a member of a relocating Armed Forces member?

If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you

have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of the your spouse’s PCS orders AND
are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND
the position for which you are applying is within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.

MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.

MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veteran's preference or nepotism.

If eligible, you must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: A copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member.

NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.

A. San Diego, CA

B. Air Force Academy, CO

C. Aurora, CO

D. Aberdeen, MD

E. Bethesda, MD

F. Fort Detrick, MD

G. Silver Spring, MD

H. Fort Sam Houston, TX

I. San Antonio, TX

J. Arlington, VA

K. Falls Church, VA

L. Rosslyn, VA

M. Tacoma, WA

2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

1. I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

A. Yes

B. No

2. I am willing and able to travel away from my duty location.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the basic education requirement for the GS-0610, Professional Nurse Series.

A. I have successfully completed a graduate or higher level degree, bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time my degree was obtained. (Note - Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools). AND I have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. AND I possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

B. I have successfully completed a graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by this position. Areas of specialties for positions include, but are not limited to, Acute Care, Anesthesia, Community Health, Family, Geriatric, Home Health, Midwifery, Neonatal, Oncology, Pediatric, Psychiatric, Allergy and Immunology, Women’s Health, Cardiovascular, Dermatology, Occupational Health, Orthopedic, Respiratory, or other specialties identified for the position. AND I have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. AND I possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. AND I am licensed or registered by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States in the clinical specialty required by this position. (USE FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE POSITIONS)

C. I do not have the required education and licensure as required above.

2. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0610-15, NURSE CONSULTANT/ NURSE EDUCATOR/ NURSE

A. I have at least one or more full years of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional nurse overseeing statistical studies or data analysis of clinical quality management operations to improve patient outcomes.

B. I do not have the specialized experience described above.

3. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0610-14, NURSE CONSULTANT/ NURSE EDUCATOR/ NURSE.

A. I have at least one or more full years of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional nurse conducting statistical studies or data analysis of clinical quality management operations to improve patient outcomes.

B. I do not have the specialized experience described above.

4. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0610-13, NURSE CONSULTANT/ NURSE EDUCATOR/ NURSE.

A. I have at least one or more full years of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional nurse analyzing clinical quality management operations to improve patient outcomes.

B. I do not have the specialized experience described above.

5. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0610-12, NURSE CONSULTANT/ NURSE EDUCATOR/ NURSE.

A. I have at least one or more full years of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional nurse performing clinical quality management operations to recommend improvements to leadership.

B. I do not have the specialized experience described above.

6. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0610-11, NURSE CONSULTANT/ NURSE EDUCATOR/ NURSE.

A. I have at least one full year of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-09 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional nurse performing clinical quality management operations to ensure patient care protocol.

B. I have successfully completed a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.

C. I do not have the professional nursing experience or education described above.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

7. Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?

A. Yes

B. No

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