- Position Title
- Chief Nurse, Outpatient/Specialty Services
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBFF-11864516-23-LST Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, March 3, 2023 to Monday, March 13, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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 your interest in the Chief Nurse, Outpatient/Specialty Services position with Veterans Health Administration. 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 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
1.
BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Please select the statement below that best describes your education to meet the specific qualification requirements for this position.
Have you received a Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or related field with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate state accrediting agency AND either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) at the time the program was completed with approximately 4-5 years of experience, OR Doctoral degree in nursing or related field with approximately 3-4 years of experience, and appropriate basic or advanced certification?
If you are a graduate of a foreign school of professional nursing, possession of a current, full active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing.
(UNOFFICIAL OR OFFICIAL 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.)
Have you received a Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or related field with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate state accrediting agency AND either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) at the time the program was completed with approximately 4-5 years of experience, OR Doctoral degree in nursing or related field with approximately 3-4 years of experience, and appropriate basic or advanced certification?
If you are a graduate of a foreign school of professional nursing, possession of a current, full active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing.
(UNOFFICIAL OR OFFICIAL 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.)
2.
Please provide the following information regarding your education: provide the following information regarding the academic institution from which you received your Nursing education, Name of Academic Institution City and State Level of Education ( BSN, MSN, Doctoral ) Month and Year conferred
3.
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.?
You must maintain a current, full, active and unrestricted registration to continue employment with VA? (Please ensure you upload a copy of applicable license).
You must maintain a current, full, active and unrestricted registration to continue employment with VA? (Please ensure you upload a copy of applicable license).
4.
Please provide information regarding 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).
(Please ensure you upload a copy of applicable license).
5.
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.]
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.
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 and/Certification REMINDER - You must submit a copy of your transcripts and/or certification with your application.
NOTE: Transcripts should state degree conferred and have a date. Transcripts are required to meet the basic requirement for this position, please submit all transcripts. Copies of Official Transcripts are accepted and are the best way to ensure your education is interpreted correctly in accordance with OPM qualification standards, but unofficial transcripts are accepted if they contain all the required information. If credit for a course is being questioned by the HR Professional performing qualifications, it is your responsibility to provide supporting descriptive information (course syllabus/descriptions) in your application package.
NOTE: Transcripts should state degree conferred and have a date. Transcripts are required to meet the basic requirement for this position, please submit all transcripts. Copies of Official Transcripts are accepted and are the best way to ensure your education is interpreted correctly in accordance with OPM qualification standards, but unofficial transcripts are accepted if they contain all the required information. If credit for a course is being questioned by the HR Professional performing qualifications, it is your responsibility to provide supporting descriptive information (course syllabus/descriptions) in your application package.
VA FORM 10-2850 - Candidates seeking employment under 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, must submit the following application form: VA Form 10-2850, Application for Associated Health Occupations.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REMINDER - If the position requires a licensure/certification to qualify, you must submit a copy of your licensure/certification with your application
Veteran's Preference Documentation Reminder - To receive appropriate preference consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (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).