- Position Title
- Registered Nurse
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSR-11332192-22-VLK Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, December 29, 2021 to Monday, January 3, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current permanent Federal employee from an agency other than Department of Veterans Affairs?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form.
Preferences
1.
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.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
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.
- 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
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.
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to this Registered Nurse Critical Care (MICU) position located at the Cincinnati, OH VA Medical Center.
Below are the Basic Requirements that must be met for this RN VN-0610 position.
Please answer the following questions honestly. Your application, résumé, and/or supporting documentation will be verified against the responses you provide to the below assessment questions.
Please Note:
The Human Resources Specialist will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications and/or experience so please be sure you provide a detailed resume along with other supporting documentation (i.e. copy of transcripts, copy of licensure, etc.) as proof you meet all of the basic qualifications listed.
Follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions will affect consideration for employment.
Below are the Basic Requirements that must be met for this RN VN-0610 position.
Please answer the following questions honestly. Your application, résumé, and/or supporting documentation will be verified against the responses you provide to the below assessment questions.
Please Note:
The Human Resources Specialist will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications and/or experience so please be sure you provide a detailed resume along with other supporting documentation (i.e. copy of transcripts, copy of licensure, etc.) as proof you meet all of the basic qualifications listed.
Follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions will affect consideration for employment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
LANGUAGE:
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.]
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.]
2.
EDUCATION:
Do you meet the requirements listed below?
All Registered Nurses must have graduated from a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State agency AND accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN formerly the NLNAC) OR the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) at the time of graduation. If the college you graduated from has lost their accreditation and you know the school was accredited at the time you graduated, please provide proof of the accreditation so you will not be marked ineligible.
In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing; possession of current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school. Also, the completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study.
Do you meet the requirements listed below?
All Registered Nurses must have graduated from a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State agency AND accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN formerly the NLNAC) OR the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) at the time of graduation. If the college you graduated from has lost their accreditation and you know the school was accredited at the time you graduated, please provide proof of the accreditation so you will not be marked ineligible.
In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing; possession of current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school. Also, the completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study.
3.
Please list all of the colleges in which you received your nursing related degrees.
Also be sure to list the city and state the college is located, as well as, the degree you earned from that college and the date you earned the degree.
For example: (1) University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati OH, Associate Degree (ADN) in Nursing, March 2011. (2) University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati OH, BSN, March 2013.
Please make sure that you verify that the college is accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant:
Note - It must be accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
Also be sure to list the city and state the college is located, as well as, the degree you earned from that college and the date you earned the degree.
For example: (1) University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati OH, Associate Degree (ADN) in Nursing, March 2011. (2) University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati OH, BSN, March 2013.
Please make sure that you verify that the college is accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant:
- The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
- The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Note - It must be accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
LICENSURE/REGISTRATION:
Do you possess a current, full, active and unrestricted registration as a registered nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia?
Do you possess a current, full, active and unrestricted registration as a registered nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia?
5.
COVID-19 REQUIREMENT:
Do you agree to comply and participate in the COVID-19 vaccination program as mandated by the federal government?
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.
Per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, 2 weeks after receiving the requisite number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved or authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or that has been listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization. For Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or AstraZeneca/Oxford, full vaccination is 2 weeks after receiving the second dose in a 2-dose series. For Johnson and Johnson (J&J)/Janssen, full vaccination is 2 weeks after an employee has received a single dose.
HR Office staff must verify your vaccination status prior to issuing a final offer of employment and before you report for New Employee Orientation. In addition, new hires must show vaccination documentation and submit their completed VA FORM 10230, COVID-19 Vaccination Form, to VA HR staff when reporting for New Employee Orientation. HR staff will upload vaccination information in the VA Light Electronic Action Framework (LEAF) system.
If you are unable to obtain the COVID-19 vaccination due to a legally covered exception (i.e., medical or religious reasons), VA will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation is needed and how you can request an exception. If you request a legally required exception, you must first complete the VA FORM 10230, COVID-19 Vaccination Form, and return the form to the servicing HR Office staff within 2 business days. The HR Office staff will submit the form to your new supervisor of record for adjudication of the exception request.
When an individual fails to meet a requirement, the agency may take action up to and including rescinding the offer for an applicant or termination from service of a new employee (or removal for an employee who has accrued adverse action rights).
Do you agree to comply and participate in the COVID-19 vaccination program as mandated by the federal government?
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.
Per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, 2 weeks after receiving the requisite number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved or authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or that has been listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization. For Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or AstraZeneca/Oxford, full vaccination is 2 weeks after receiving the second dose in a 2-dose series. For Johnson and Johnson (J&J)/Janssen, full vaccination is 2 weeks after an employee has received a single dose.
HR Office staff must verify your vaccination status prior to issuing a final offer of employment and before you report for New Employee Orientation. In addition, new hires must show vaccination documentation and submit their completed VA FORM 10230, COVID-19 Vaccination Form, to VA HR staff when reporting for New Employee Orientation. HR staff will upload vaccination information in the VA Light Electronic Action Framework (LEAF) system.
If you are unable to obtain the COVID-19 vaccination due to a legally covered exception (i.e., medical or religious reasons), VA will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation is needed and how you can request an exception. If you request a legally required exception, you must first complete the VA FORM 10230, COVID-19 Vaccination Form, and return the form to the servicing HR Office staff within 2 business days. The HR Office staff will submit the form to your new supervisor of record for adjudication of the exception request.
When an individual fails to meet a requirement, the agency may take action up to and including rescinding the offer for an applicant or termination from service of a new employee (or removal for an employee who has accrued adverse action rights).
6.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:
Do you have previous critical care experience?
Do you have previous critical care experience?
7.
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:
I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand 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 any information I give may be investigated. I understand responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand 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 any information I give may be investigated. I understand responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
REMINDERS
Resume: The information listed on your resume must be current and not older than a year. The resume must include the following for each job listed:
10.2850 Application Form: Please be sure to upload a completed VA Form 10-2850 - Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists and Chiropractors; VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists; VHA 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations. This form can be found at: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search.
Please complete the form in its entirety. The information listed on this application must be current. Outdated or incomplete applications will be ineligible for consideration.
Make sure the information you list is accurate and detailed. The information you list on your resume and on the 10.2850 Application form MUST match.
The Nurse Professional Standards Board: If you are selected for this position, the Nurse Professional Standards Board will use the information you list on your 10.2850a form and resume to determine your education and length of nursing practice (experience). This information is used in determining your grade and starting salary.
Please be sure the information you list is accurate & detailed. The information you list on your resume and on the 10.2850 Application form MUST match.
Resume: The information listed on your resume must be current and not older than a year. The resume must include the following for each job listed:
- Personal information such as name, address, contact information
- Education - name of the school, city and state where the school is located, the type of degree earned, and year you earned the degree.
- License information - license number, state where licensed, date you received the license, and expiration date.
- Descriptions of jobs held - full name and address of employer(s), job title, detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties, work schedule, hours worked per week, beginning and ending date (month and year) of employment (e.g. 04/02/2007 to 04/13/2008), name of supervisor or contact name at the facility, and contact info (i.e., email address and/or phone number).
- At least 3 references.
10.2850 Application Form: Please be sure to upload a completed VA Form 10-2850 - Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists and Chiropractors; VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists; VHA 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations. This form can be found at: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search.
Please complete the form in its entirety. The information listed on this application must be current. Outdated or incomplete applications will be ineligible for consideration.
Make sure the information you list is accurate and detailed. The information you list on your resume and on the 10.2850 Application form MUST match.
The Nurse Professional Standards Board: If you are selected for this position, the Nurse Professional Standards Board will use the information you list on your 10.2850a form and resume to determine your education and length of nursing practice (experience). This information is used in determining your grade and starting salary.
Please be sure the information you list is accurate & detailed. The information you list on your resume and on the 10.2850 Application form MUST match.