Nurse Practitioner-Dermatology
Location: New York New York
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at present looking to employ Nurse Practitioner-Dermatology right now, this job will be placed in New York. Further informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):
859193 (Include on all documents)
WHO MAY APPLY:
U.S. Citizens.
Our Mission: To f! ulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
The
Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans. Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your Country's service.
If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA.
The VA is committed to hiring Veterans
.
The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open ! and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our mo! tivation and service is our mission.
The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define Â"who we are,Â" our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are
I
ntegrity,
C
ommitment,
A
dvocacy,
R
espect and
E
xcellence (Â"
I CARE
Â").
America's Veterans need you!
To find out more, go to
http://www.va.gov/jobs/
.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
Full current unrestricted state NP.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
English language proficiency required.
DUTIES:
The VHA Western N! Y Healthcare System has a full time position available for a Nurse Practitioner in Dermatology Department, Buffalo, NY. A
MasterÂ's Degree and license as a Nurse Practitioner from a State, accreditation by the NLNAC or CCNE, and full and current certification as a nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body is required.
Tour of Duty: Full Time Variable Days - subject to change based on Agency needs. May include some limited weekend coverage.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
MasterÂ's Degree and license as a Nurse Practitioner from a State, accreditation by the NLNAC or CCNE, and full and current certification as a nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body is required. Experience in geriatric and primary care nursing preferred.
Applicant's education and length of nursing practice (experience) will be conside! red by a Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade an! d salary of the applicant selected. Experience as a RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following four dimensions of nursing:
Practice, Professional Development, Collaboration and Scientific Inquiry.
Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel. The criteria are as follows:
Practice:
practice, ethics and resource utilization,
Professional Development:
performance, education/career development,
Collaboration;
collaboration, collegiality,
Scientific Inquiry:
quality of care, research.
Education/Experience Requirements
:
Masters Degree in Nursing Science required.
ANCC certification required.
Nurse II - MasterÂ's degree in Nursing and approximately 1-2 years experience
Nurse III - MasterÂ's deg! ree in nursing and approximately 2-3 years of experience
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G-6 NURSE QUALIFICATION STANDARD
http://www1.va.gov/vapubs/viewPublication.asp?Pub_ID=464&FType=2
- If applicants are interviewed for the position, performance based interview questions will be used.
http://www.va.gov/pbi
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only at! tendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institut! ions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accred-itation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be! verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. ***
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted 5 points tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference.
For m! ore information on Veterans' Preference, please visit
http://w! ww.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at
http://www4.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp
.
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. For more information go to
http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp
.
OTHER INFORMATION:
The
Interagency Career Transition Assistance ! Plan (ICTAP)
and
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 90 or more before any veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at
http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ctap
.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited se! rvice can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual lea! ve.
INTERVIEWS:
Any interviews that may be conducted for this position will use the Performance Based Interviewing (PBI) process. Further information is available at
www.va.gov/pbi
.
Probation:
Position is subject to a two (2) year probationary period.
The Federal Government has special appointing authorities for persons with
qualifying disabilities
(go to
http://www.opm.gov/disability/peoplewithdisabilities.asp
- .
If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This job starts available on: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:50:23 GMT