- Position Title
- Graduated Nurse Technician
- Agency
- Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBDF-10469674-19-WLH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, April 5, 2019 to Monday, April 22, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you an employee of the facility indicated for this position?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
Assessment 1
ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS. The following sections are used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for appointment in the Federal Government. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS MAY RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. The assessment part of the questionnaire includes questions about your eligibility, minimum qualifications, and KSAs (knowledge, skills and abilities) related to this position.
1.
I am a current and permanent employee with the Louisville, KY VA Medical Center or one of its eight Healthcare Centers, in which this vacancy exists. (REQUIRED - Must submit most current non-award SF-50).
For each task in the following group, choose response below that best describes your experience and/or training. (If you are unable to complete the questionnaire online, darken the oval corresponding to that statement in Section 25 of the Qualifications and Availability Form C). Please select only one letter for each item. A- Yes. B- No.
Citizen of the United States. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) "No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirement of this position."
2.
I am citizen of the United States.
3.
I am proficient in basic written and spoken English. (In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position.)
Physical Requirements: In accordance with VA Directive 5019, it is a requirement for the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct a pre-placement medical evaluation or examination to determine the physical, cognitive and emotional fitness of a candidate before being appointed. An examination is required in any conversion action from a status or position not requiring a physical examination to one requiring such procedures. A pre-placement examination is also required when an employee changes positions or duties that have different physical requirements or medical standards from their prior/current position.
4.
I understand the VA's required pre-placement medical evaluation or examination policy, and
The Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) is permitted to practice without licensure for up to a period of ninety (90) days following the entry on duty (EOD) date. The GNT will not be given an EOD until they qualify for an interim permit (IP). IP requires the following criteria: has a "graduate nurse" letter from the board of nursing authorizing you to practice as a Graduate Nurse Technician; and has been authorized to test from an approved vendor.
5.
I have graduated OR will be graduated from a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) formerly known as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) OR The Commission Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
6.
I possess a 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.
7.
Reference Letters: I have included at least two clinical instructors reference letters with my application, or I am able to provide such letters when interviewed.
8.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
ALTHOUGH NOT REQUIRED, ITS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE THEIR RESUME' USING THE USAJOBS RESUME' BUILDER.
All documents requiring signature must be signed and dated prior to submission in order to be considered complete.
Resume' or CV must include the vacancy announcement number, position title, grade, how to contact you, descriptions of jobs held including the name and address of employer, job title, description of duties, beginning and ending date, (month and year) of employment, and average hours worked per week, i.e. 40 hours per week, 32 hours per week, 20 hours per week, etc.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make any assumptions regarding your experience.
Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: (REQUIRED)
Job title
Duties (be as detailed as possible)
Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week...i.e. 40 hours per week, 32 hours per week, 20 hours per week, etc.
Details of your experience and clearly document your ability to demonstrate the KSAs of grade level you are applying to.
Transcript Reminder - You MUST SUBMIT a copy of your TRANSCRIPTS with your application. Diplomas are NOT suitable substitutions for your transcripts and will not be accepted. (REQUIRED)
VA form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists is a (REQUIRED) document. This document must be completed and signed and dated where indicated. Failure to submit this completed document will render the applicant ineligible for consideration. You may print the form, complete, sign and date it then either scan it to USAJOBS document and follow the instructions to attach it to your application or you may fax it following the faxing instruction in the ALTERNATE APPLICATION section of the vacancy announcement.
Additional required documentation may be required and will be indication in the vacancy announcement as "Required". Failure to provide the "Required" document will result in not being referred.
9.
I have read and understand the requirements for a complete resume. Failure to follow the instruction for a complete resume will result in NOT being referred.
10.
I have read and understand the requirements for a complete application. Failure to follow the instruction and failure to provide the required documents will result in NOT being referred.