- Position Title
- Nurse Practitioner - GEC
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBFF-11595666-22-SKM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, August 12, 2022 to Monday, August 22, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
VHA Health Professional Trainee (HPT) refers to individuals (1) appointed to temporary positions in one or more VHA medical facilities performing clinical or research training experiences to satisfy program or degree requirements and (2) receiving VHA Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP). HPTs can be either VA-paid or Without Compensation (WOC). If you are a past, current, or upcoming VHA HPT, please answer 'Yes' to this question. (To be considered, HPT Eligible Supporting documentation [e.g., SF-50 indicating the trainee position, WOC agreement letter, or HPSP acceptance letter] must be submitted with your application.)
2.
Are you a current/past/upcoming VHA Health Professions Trainee (HPT) Graduate?
An HPT may be VA-paid, Without Compensation (WOC), or a participant of the VA Health Professional Scholarship Program that has been appointed to a temporary position in one or more VHA medical facilities performing clinical or research training experience to satisfy program or degree requirements.
To verify your standing as a current/past/upcoming HPT graduate, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50), the FL-294 (or a WOC appointment letter).
An HPT may be VA-paid, Without Compensation (WOC), or a participant of the VA Health Professional Scholarship Program that has been appointed to a temporary position in one or more VHA medical facilities performing clinical or research training experience to satisfy program or degree requirements.
To verify your standing as a current/past/upcoming HPT graduate, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50), the FL-294 (or a WOC appointment letter).
3.
Are you currently employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs?
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.
4.
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.
5.
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 your interest with the Nurse Practitioner-Geriatrics & Extended Care position at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. 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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: 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. Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to perform the duties of this position?
2.
BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: 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. 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 above requirements?
Do you meet the above requirements?
3.
Please provide the following information regarding your education: Name of College/University and location; Degree Earned; Date Conferred (or for HPTs Only - Date to be Conferred.) NOTE: Please provide a copy of an unofficial transcript with your application, if applicable.
4.
LICENSURE 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?
5.
Please provide information regarding your professional 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).
6.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Do you possess a master's degree or doctoral degree from a program accredited by the ACEN or CCNE?
7.
Please provide the following information regarding your education: Name of College/University and location; Date Graduate Degree Conferred: (or for HPTs Only - Date to be Conferred.) NOTE: Please provide a copy of an unofficial transcript with your application, if applicable
8.
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.]
9.
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).
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.
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.
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.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REMINDER - If the position requires a licensure/certification to qualify, you must submit a copy of your licensure/certification with your application.
VA FORM 10-2850a - 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.
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).
HEALTH PROFESSIONAL TRAINEE: VHA Health Professional Trainee (HPT) graduate who has successfully completed or is expected to successfully complete an affiliate sponsored or VA sponsored training program and on track for meeting the requirement at the time of appointment. Proof of VHA Health Professional Trainee (HPT) e.g., SF-50, WOC Letter, HPSP Letter, TQCVL, etc. (If you do not submit HPT supporting document, your application may NOT be reviewed.)
RESUME REMINDER- you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: CV or Resume VA Form 10-2850a, Proof of current certification, licensure or registration Transcripts. 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.
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.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REMINDER - If the position requires a licensure/certification to qualify, you must submit a copy of your licensure/certification with your application.
VA FORM 10-2850a - 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.
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).
HEALTH PROFESSIONAL TRAINEE: VHA Health Professional Trainee (HPT) graduate who has successfully completed or is expected to successfully complete an affiliate sponsored or VA sponsored training program and on track for meeting the requirement at the time of appointment. Proof of VHA Health Professional Trainee (HPT) e.g., SF-50, WOC Letter, HPSP Letter, TQCVL, etc. (If you do not submit HPT supporting document, your application may NOT be reviewed.)
RESUME REMINDER- you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: CV or Resume VA Form 10-2850a, Proof of current certification, licensure or registration Transcripts. 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.