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Position Title
OCA-FY 25-0 610 565 Registered Nurse Med Surg
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBTA-12724430-25-JPO Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, May 1, 2025 to Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
Your resume must be submitted in English and 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. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages or encrypted, and digitally signed documents linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications. (limit characters)
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). (limit characters)
Assessment 1
For each task in the following group, choose response below that best describes your experience and/or training. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Are you a current U.S. Citizen or Naturalized Citizen authorized to work in the United States?
 (limit characters)
2. Can you proficiently speak, read, write, and understand the English language?
 (limit characters)
3. Do you possess a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice nursing in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia. (Note: The RN must maintain a current, full, active and unrestricted registration to continue employment with the VA.)
  • NARRATIVE: Provide the following information regarding the academic institution from which you received your RN education.
  • Name of Academic Institution with full address
  • City and State
  • Level of Education (diploma, ASN, BSN, MSN, etc.)
  • Month and Year conferred
  • Provide the following information regarding your RN licensure.
  • Name on License
  • Issuing state or territory
  • Complete license number
  • Expiration date
 (limit characters)
4. Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
 (limit characters)
5. Applicants must undergo a pre-employment medical examination and be medically suitable to perform the essential duties of a Nurse efficiently and without hazard to themselves and others. Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical examination?
 (limit characters)
6. Prior to appointment or following appointment to a position you may be selected for random drug testing for illegal drug use. Are you willing to undergo random urinalysis drug tests?
 (limit characters)
Experience and Education (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
7. I have at least one year of Med-Surg experience.
 (limit characters)
8. I am currently ACLS certified.
 (limit characters)
Certification of Understanding (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
9. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that 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 that any information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
 (limit characters)
10. Understands the VA's mission and uses this knowledge to guide actions; provides outstanding customer service and represents the organization effectively.
 (limit characters)
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