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Position Title
Nurse Practitioner
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBFF-10993043-21DNI-COVID19 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, December 21, 2020 to Friday, April 30, 2021
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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. You may only select up to 10 location(s). (limit characters)
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2. 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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3.  Please select the appointment type(s) for which you wish to be considered. You may select one or both.    (limit characters)
4. Please select the work schedule you are applying for (one or both). (limit characters)
5. Are you willing to accept an Intermittent appointment? Intermittent employment is defined as non-fulltime employment in which employees serve under an excepted or competitive service appointment without a regularly scheduled tour of duty. A position with an intermittent work schedule is sporadic and unpredictable so that a tour of duty cannot be regularly scheduled in advance. (limit characters)
6. Applicants are required to undergo and successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test and must submit to random drug testing after employment. Will you comply with this requirement? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Nurse Practitioner, VN-610, position with the Veterans Health Administration. Please 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. (limit characters)
1. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Which of the following education requirement do you possess? (limit characters)
2. Please provide the following information regarding your education: Name of College/University(s) and location; Degree(s) Earned; Date(s) Conferred; (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
3. REGISTRATION: Do you possess a current, full, active and unrestricted registration as a nurse practitioner in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia? (limit characters)
4. In regards to Professional Registration/Licensure: Please advise as to the Accrediting State, Date Licensure was issued, License Number, and Expiration Date. (please ensure you upload a copy of applicable license). (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
5. MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Do you possess a master's degree from a program accredited by the ACEN or CCNE? (limit characters)
6. Please provide the following information regarding your education: Name of College/University and location; Date Graduate Degree Conferred: (limit characters)
7. CERTIFICATION: Do you possess a full and current certification as a nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body? [The certification must be in the specialty to which the individual is being appointed or selected.] (limit characters)
8. Please provide information regarding your Certification: If you currently are certified, please advise as to what type of National Certification you currently possess. (Please ensure you upload a copy of your applicable Certification). (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
9. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: Are you proficient in spoken and written English? [Per VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English.] (limit characters)
Please be sure to submit all the supporting documents as they apply to your eligibility and qualifications. The checklist for the supporting documents can also be found in the Required Documents section of the vacancy announcement. (limit characters)
INSTRUCTIONS: 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." 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.
 
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TRANSCRIPT REMINDER - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. (limit characters)
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REMINDER - If the position requires a licensure/certification to qualify, you must submit a copy of your licensure/certification with your application.
 
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INSTRUCTIONS: VA FORM 10-2850 - Candidates seeking employment under 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, must submit one of the following application forms: (1) VA Form 10-2850, Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists, and Chiropractors; (2) VA Form 10-2850a, Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists; (3) VA Form 10-2850b, Application for Residency; (4) VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations
 
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VETERAN'S PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION REMINDER - In order to receive appropriate consideration, you must submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage). (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) Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held 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)