- Position Title
- Registered Nurse - Nurse Informaticist
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSR-11816783-23-VLK Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, January 25, 2023 to Monday, February 6, 2023
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 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.
3.
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.
Accuracy of Application Reminder:
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to this Registered Nurse - Nurse Informaticist 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.
1.
EMPLOYMENT:
Are you currently a permanent employee of the federal government?
This vacancy announcement is open to the public as well as current, permanent employees already working within the federal government/VA. Current, permanent employees already working within the federal government/VA are given preferred consideration.
If you want to be considered as a current, permanent employee of the federal government/VA, you must upload a copy of your most recent SF 50. This can be found in your e-OPF. Everyone received a new SF 50 on January 01, 2023. If the SF 50 you upload is not dated January 01, 2023 or later, it is not your most current SF 50.
Are you currently a permanent employee of the federal government?
This vacancy announcement is open to the public as well as current, permanent employees already working within the federal government/VA. Current, permanent employees already working within the federal government/VA are given preferred consideration.
If you want to be considered as a current, permanent employee of the federal government/VA, you must upload a copy of your most recent SF 50. This can be found in your e-OPF. Everyone received a new SF 50 on January 01, 2023. If the SF 50 you upload is not dated January 01, 2023 or later, it is not your most current SF 50.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
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.]
3.
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.
4.
Please list all of the colleges in which you received your nursing related degrees, and include 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 you verify 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.
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 you verify 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).
5.
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?
6.
Please list all of the states in which you are licensed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:
While not a requirement for consideration, applicants with the following preferred qualifications/experience will be considered highly qualified.
Below are the preferred qualifications/experience needed for this position. Please answer each question.
While not a requirement for consideration, applicants with the following preferred qualifications/experience will be considered highly qualified.
Below are the preferred qualifications/experience needed for this position. Please answer each question.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
7.
Do you have a minimum of 3 years clinical experience?
8.
Do you have strong computer skills?
9.
Are you proficient with Windows applications?
10.
Are you able to collect, analyze and present data to various audiences?
11.
Are you able to work on several complex issues at a time?
ADDITIONAL Instructions:
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:
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 VHA 10-2850 Application form MUST match.
SF 50 - Notification of Personnel Action: This announcement is open in conjunction with the public announcement. Current, permanent employees of the federal government/VA will receive preferred consideration. If you want to be considered as a current, permanent employee of the federal government/VA to received preferred consideration, must upload a copy of your most current SF 50. All current, permanent federal government employees received an updated SF 50 on January 01, 2023, so the SF 50 you provide should be dated January 01, 2023 or later.
The Nurse Professional Standards Board: If you are selected for this position, the Nursing Professional Standards Board will use the information you list on your VA Form 10-2850a, resume, and RN Self-Assessment form to determine your education and length of nursing practice (experience). This information is used in determining your grade, step, and starting salary.
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.
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 VHA 10-2850 Application form MUST match.
SF 50 - Notification of Personnel Action: This announcement is open in conjunction with the public announcement. Current, permanent employees of the federal government/VA will receive preferred consideration. If you want to be considered as a current, permanent employee of the federal government/VA to received preferred consideration, must upload a copy of your most current SF 50. All current, permanent federal government employees received an updated SF 50 on January 01, 2023, so the SF 50 you provide should be dated January 01, 2023 or later.
The Nurse Professional Standards Board: If you are selected for this position, the Nursing Professional Standards Board will use the information you list on your VA Form 10-2850a, resume, and RN Self-Assessment form to determine your education and length of nursing practice (experience). This information is used in determining your grade, step, and starting salary.