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Primary Care is seeking to recruit two highly qualified Nurse Practitioner (FLOAT) temporarily for the Blue and Gold Primary Care Clinics. This position is a float and travel to other clinics/CBOC's will be required.
The reason for temporary assignment is based on COVID-19 needs. The length of appointment is not to exceed one (1) year, may be extended until 9/30/2021. May be terminated or extended at any time based on the needs of the facility.
07/28/2020 to 06/30/2021
$75,013 - $128,488 per year
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2 vacancies in the following location:
No
75% or less - Travel will be required for this position as needed by the Service
No
Temporary - 1 year with possible extension to 9/30/2021
Full-time
Excepted
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No
Yes
CAZS-10875840-20-KR
574715700
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) FLOAT optimizes patient care delivery and patient outcomes by providing Case Management; Care Coordination; and Telephone Management.
The NP provides care to patients with acute problems, patients undergoing transitions of care, and patients with chronic conditions who would benefit in developing and performing self-management skills for chronic conditions especially diabetes, hypertension, CHF, hyperlipidemia, pain, depression. NPs will use a registry to identify high-risk patients who would benefit from case management.
The NP utilizes motivational interviewing techniques to facilitate patient development of patient driven goals for health optimization.
The NP performs independently in collaboration with the provider to carry out the plan of care for the veteran. He/she appropriately delegates to other team members, but is responsible for providing case management and care coordination activities, clinical triage and making more complex clinical decisions.
The NP uses face to face visits, telephone visits, secure messaging, and possible inpatient visits to patients assigned to the teamlet. The NP tracks patient outcomes to determine if interventions are effective.
The NP is primarily assigned to follow established guidelines to provide and coordinate health care to a defined population.
The NP will document timely, appropriately, and effectively in the medical record; ensure the patient's care plan contains medical recommendations for clinically indicated care; and communicate test results and plans of care to patients or ensure this is accomplished by clinical support staff in a timely and effective manner.
The NP performs nursing assessments; triages face to face or over the phone; in collaboration with the patient and provider identifies goal for optimizing health; provides patient/family education to improve outcomes, evaluates patient's progress or lack of progress toward achieving goals; and performs case management activities and care coordination activities for those patients assigned to the team who require those services
The NP must demonstrate leadership in delivering and improving holistic care to the adult and geriatric population through collaborative strategies.
The NP will participate in team performance improvement and sustainment activities to optimize team efficiency and care delivery; provide leadership to the PACT including shared delegation of appropriate care and care processes to appropriate team members.
The NP will implement primary care operations management processes, as appropriate, under the direction of the Primary Care Director and/or Associate Chief of Staff of Primary Care.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, to be determined based on the needs of the Primary Care Service Line. You may ask for clarification upon interview.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Annual leave shall accrue for full-time Nurses, and Nurse Anesthetists at the rate of 8 hours for each full biweekly pay period.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: Candidate's education and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience as an 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.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
REQUIRED - Résumé/ CV: You are encouraged to build your resume using Resume Builder on the USAJobs.gov website, but if you choose to submit your own resume, it must include the same information: current/prior Federal service information, education information, current/prior employment which includes job title, detailed description of duties and responsibilities, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and telephone number, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), hours worked per week, and salary. Please indicate whether your supervisor(s) can be contacted. Failure to include the required information on your resume may result in loss of consideration due to the inability to determine eligibility and/or qualifications.
REQUIRED - VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists can be found at: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search.
REQUIRED: TRANSCRIPTS: Unofficial copy of your transcript showing conferred degree. An official, sealed copy of your transcript from your educational institution will be required upon selection. Do not submit a copy of your diploma, as it will not be considered in lieu of transcripts.
REQUIRED: SF-50 (if applicable): If you are a current federal employee, you MUST submit your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that shows your position information, including tenure, type of appointment (competitive/excepted), grade and step. DO NOT submit award SF-50s, as they do not contain the information required to assess eligibility. You may need to submit multiple SF-50's to prove your eligibility (i.e. Original Appointment SF-50 and Resignation SF-50 to show time-in-grade).
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/30/2021 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10875840.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
REQUIRED - Résumé/ CV: You are encouraged to build your resume using Resume Builder on the USAJobs.gov website, but if you choose to submit your own resume, it must include the same information: current/prior Federal service information, education information, current/prior employment which includes job title, detailed description of duties and responsibilities, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and telephone number, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), hours worked per week, and salary. Please indicate whether your supervisor(s) can be contacted. Failure to include the required information on your resume may result in loss of consideration due to the inability to determine eligibility and/or qualifications.
REQUIRED - VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists can be found at: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search.
REQUIRED: TRANSCRIPTS: Unofficial copy of your transcript showing conferred degree. An official, sealed copy of your transcript from your educational institution will be required upon selection. Do not submit a copy of your diploma, as it will not be considered in lieu of transcripts.
REQUIRED: SF-50 (if applicable): If you are a current federal employee, you MUST submit your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that shows your position information, including tenure, type of appointment (competitive/excepted), grade and step. DO NOT submit award SF-50s, as they do not contain the information required to assess eligibility. You may need to submit multiple SF-50's to prove your eligibility (i.e. Original Appointment SF-50 and Resignation SF-50 to show time-in-grade).
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/30/2021 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10875840.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/574715700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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