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Position Title
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Agency
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBFF-10780261-20-JAA Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 to Thursday, April 30, 2020
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
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2. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
3. Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?

If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist position with the Federal government. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task. (limit characters)
BASIC REQUIREMENTS. The following are basic requirements for appointment as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), which all applicants must meet. (limit characters)
1. BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Please select the statement below that best describes your education to meet the specific qualification requirements for this position. Please refer to the Qualifications and Duties sections of this vacancy announcement for detailed information. (UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT AND/OR COPY OF CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: If you do not submit your transcript and/or copy of certification, your application may not be reviewed.)
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. NURSE ANESTHETIST EDUCATION: Are you a graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) at the time you completed the program? (Supporting documentation/transcripts required).
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3. LICENSURE/REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT: Do you 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 United States, or the District of Columbia? (You must maintain a current, full, active and unrestricted registration to continue employment with VA.
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4. CERTIFICATION: Do you possess certification by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists? (Copy of Certification is required).
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5. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: You must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Are you proficient in spoken and written English?
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MERIT PROMOTION DOCUMENTATION REMINDER - If you are a current or former Federal employee, you MUST provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" to assure you receive the appropriate considerations. The SF-50 must identify your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). If you have previously held a higher grade and are applying based on that grade, you must provide a copy of the SF-50 showing you held the higher grade IN ADDITION to your last or most recent SF-50 indicating proof of status. (limit characters)
TRANSCRIPT REMINDER - This position has a Basic Education Requirement. For this reason you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. If a degree is required, it should show the degree was conferred. (limit characters)
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REMINDER - This position requires a licensure/certification to qualify. You must submit a copy of your licensure/certification with your application. (limit characters)
VA FORM 10-2850 - Candidates seeking employment under 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, must the following application form with your application: VA Form 10-2850a, Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists; (limit characters)
RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: 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) Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications. (limit characters)