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THIS POSITION CAN BE FILLED AS EITHER A NURSE PRACTITIONER OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
The VA Black Hills Health Care System (VA BHHCS) is located in the beautiful Black Hills of Western South Dakota. South Dakota has No State Income Tax, has been named one of the Happiest and Safest States in the nation, is home to Top Ten Scenic Drives and Top Ten National Forests, features an Outdoor Life's Top City for Outdoor Enthusiasts and hosts the legendary annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
VA BHHCS is where we live and work in rural small town settings, only minutes from Rapid City's shopping, dining, cultural, and entertainment venues. We offer rich history, including Mammoths and Prehistoric Civilizations, the 7th Cavalry, Deadwood, and Mount Rushmore. Hiking, fishing, rock climbing, canoeing, water skiing, golf, snowmobiling, hunting, camping, downhill and cross country skiing, motorcycling--the opportunities are endless. The Black Hills includes stunning landscapes such as Black Elk Peak, Bear Butte, the Badlands and the Needles Highway. When it's time for civilization, you'll find the Black Hills hosting local and national theatre groups, movie companies, national pow wow competitions, international dance troupes, symphony orchestras, and a variety of entertainers. Sports enthusiasts will find auto races, college sports, semi-pro hockey, and some of the best in rodeo.
VA BHHCS is a multi-campus health care system, with approximately 1100 employees, providing primary care, acute medicine, surgery, behavioral health, nursing home and domiciliary care from medical centers located at Fort Meade and Hot Springs, South Dakota as well as a staffed Community Based Outreach Clinic in Rapid City and numerous contracted and staffed clinics in Western South Dakota, Northern Nebraska and Eastern Wyoming.
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.
The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): The incumbent for this position may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program. EDRP may be available to highly qualified applicants based on the needs of the Agency and availability of funding. Please contact Human Resources at this medical center and speak with Stan Knutelski, the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator, for additional information at 605-347-2511 ext. 7281. http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp
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07/19/2017 to 08/01/2017
$51,493 - $124,118 per year
VN 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Travel to alternate VA Black Hills sites may be required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
No
BH-17-289R-BS-1989303-BU
474867800
The provider will care for general mental health patients in an outpatient clinic setting, in the context of a multidisciplinary team. Duties will include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, consultation with Primary Care when requested, and crisis management. Some care will be provided to outlying CBOCs via video telehealth after appropriate training.
Work Schedule: Day tour, Monday - Friday, 7:30 - 4 PM, Full-time
Location: Mental Health Service Line, VA Black Hills Health Care System, Rapid City Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), SD
NOTE: This position does not require a financial disclosure.
Physical Requirements:
Position requires moderate to heavy lifting and carrying, pushing, bending, squatting, reaching, pulling, walking and standing for extended periods, ability for simultaneous rapid and mental and muscular coordination, emotional and mental stability. Incumbents may experience exposure to blood and body fluids.
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the following by the close of the announcement:
Basic Requirement:
Must be a U.S. Citizen. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Physician Assistant Qualifications:
(1) Graduate of a PA training program, or of a surgical assistant program which is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor organizations; AND
(2) A Bachelor's degree from an accredited PA training program or in another health sciences related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
(3) Current and continuous certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required for employment in VHA. NOTE: Recent PA graduates who are eligible to take the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) may be employed by VA on a temporary basis (38 U.S.C. 7405), for a period not to exceed two years, as provided in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section G, Paragraph 5.
Note: PAs on VA rolls prior to 9/5/2014 who do not meet the minimum academic level of a Bachelor's degree are exempted from this requirement. PAs on VA rolls prior to March 12, 1993 who are not NCCPA certified remain exempt from the NCCPA certification requirement. However, a PA who subsequently became or becomes certified is no longer exempt and must maintain certification as a condition of employment.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G8. This can also be found in the Human Resources Office.
Nurse Practitioner Qualifications:
(1) A nurse practitioner for this position must be licensed or otherwise recognized as a nurse practitioner in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia
(2) Possess a master's degree from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
(3) Maintain full and current Mental Health certification as a nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body. *Note: The certification must be in the specialty to which the individual is being appointed or selectedin this case, Mental Health.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G6. This can also be found in the Human Resources Office.
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.
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.
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.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to
fill additional vacancies.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be reviewed. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
In
describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your
experience.
NOTE: Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board and utilized 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.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Other (Appropriate VA Form 10-2850--see below--and Copy of current Certification and or License)
·Resume
·SF-50
·Transcript
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
Physician Assistant applicants must submit the following documents:
1. A Completed VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations. Page 3 & 4 MUST BE SIGNED AND DATED.
2. CV or Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
3. Copy of your transcripts (unofficial/official) from the institution from which you received your PA degree. Note: Must show degree and date conferred. Print outs of course listings are not acceptable.
4. Copy of NCCPA certification. (Unless you are a recent graduate.)
5. Occupational Questionnaire, online completion recommended.
6. DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Must be the Member 4 or Member 2 copy of the DD214 that shows Character of Service (if applicable).
7. Documentation of Service-Connected disability: Service-Connected disability letter and SF-15 Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (if applicable). Link to form is here:
http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf
8. SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service). You must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted. (if applicable)
Nurse Practitioner applicants must submit the following documents:
1. VA Form 10-2850a, Application for Nurse and Nurse Anesthetist Page 3 & 4 MUST BE SIGNED AND DATED.
2. CV or Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
3. Copy of
your transcripts (unofficial/official) from the institution from which
you received your Master's Degree. Note: Must show degree and date
conferred. Prints outs of course
listings are not acceptable.
4. Copy of nurse practitioner license
5. Copy of current Mental Health certification from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body.
6. Occupational
Questionnaire, online completion recommended.
7. DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from
Active Duty. Must be the Member 4 or Member 2 copy of the DD214 that
shows Character of Service (if applicable).
8. Documentation of Service-Connected disability: Service-Connected disability letter and SF-15 Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (if applicable). Link to form is here:
http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf
9. SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service). You must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted. (if applicable)
Failure to submit any of the required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted to support your status eligibility.
Please use this checklist to ensure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, etc. You will not be contacted for additional information.
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.
For a short video with explicit instructions and guidance on how to apply online, please click on the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY5Z_pfFUK4&feature=youtu.be&list=UUAGtfAdoxif6an9xM6YUIAQ
To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, August 01, 2017 to received consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To
verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the
Application Status link and then select the more information link for this
position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the
documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has
sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several
hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click
Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your
resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application
will be incomplete.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), or 10pt (CP/CPS, XPP, XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP), on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section(s) provided. A legible copy of your DD214(s) indicating character of service, disability certification, SF-15 (if claiming 10 pt. preference) or if you are currently serving on active duty and expected to be released or discharged within 120 days; documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Documentation is required for eligibility verification.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1989303.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
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. During our review, if your résumé and application package do not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email (if provided); otherwise, applicants will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service. 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 USAJOBS account and clicking on "Application Status." For a more detailed update of your status, click on "more information." Information regarding applicant notification points can be found in the USAJobs Resource Center.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/474867800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1989303
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