NURSE PRACTITIONER (PRIMARY CARE/CAPE MAY, NJ, (CBOC)
Location: Cape May New Jersey
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is employing NURSE PRACTITIONER (PRIMARY CARE/CAPE MAY, NJ, (CBOC) right now, this position will be placed in New Jersey. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. BARGAINING UNIT/UNION NAME: 1276 - AFGE
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 903914
O UR MISSION:! To fulfill 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 Delaware & Southern New Jersey Healthcare System is currently recruiting for a full-time Nurse Practitioner to work in the Primary Care Department at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), Cape May, New Jersey.
Delaware has no sales tax. Wilmington offers easy access to I-95 and cultural and recreational opportunities in Philadelphia, New York & Washington, DC. Major league sports abound in Philadelphia, sailing on the Chesapeake Bay and swimming at the Delaware Atlantic coast beaches are popular summer activities. Wintertime is ski time in the nearby Pocono Mountains. Wilmington is served by major air routes thru Philadelphia and Baltimore and major rail route thru Amtrak and metro liner services.
NOTE: Applicant's education and ! length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by ! a Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and step of the applicant selected.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more .
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who served 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 motivation and service is our mission.
The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," 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 ("I CARE ").
America's Veterans need you!
To find out more, go to http://www.va.gov/jobs/ .
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.
Reloc! ation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this pos! ition.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
U. S. Citizenship
Subject to an electronic credentialing process. DUTIES:
The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) is directly accountable to the Chief of Primary Care and the Chief of Staff. The incumbent has responsibilities in the primary care setting at the Cape May, New Jersey, Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The Nurse Practitioner is an Associate Member of the Medical Staff and functions as a licensed independent practitioner collaborating with the physicians, peers, and other appropriate staff in the health care facility to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
The Nurse Practitioner functions in collaboration with the team physician. Duties of the collaborating physicia! n include; direct observation of the care provided by the Nurse Practitioner, discussion of the care with the Nurse Practitioner, or review of medical records. All orders, progress notes, consultation requests, and assessments which are written by the Nurse Practitioner, will clearly be defined as such in the electronic medical records. Incumbent will provide women's healthcare and services.
Tour of Duty: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:BASIC REQUIREMENTS :
U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or The C! ommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of graduates! of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
The Nurse Practitioner is currently licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with an a! ctive, current, full and unrestricted license. The incumbent is a graduate of a state approved school of nursing or accredited by either the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). He/she has a Masters degree in nursing or related field with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with two to three years of successful nursing practice; or a Doctoral degree in nursing or related field from an accredited or state approved school of nursing with two to three years of successful nursing practice. He/she has the physical and mental capability to satisfactorily perform assigned duties.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
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 de! monstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel.
Practice: practice, ethics and resource utilization; Professional Development: performance, education/career development; Collaboration; collaboration, collegiality; Scientific Inquiry: quality of care, research.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G6 Nurse Qualification Standard .
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
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 accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/fin! aid/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.
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position include lifting, prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing (steps, ladder, etc, reaching (overhead, extensive/repetitive), repetitive motion and stooping. The mental/sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, keyboarding, reading and logical thinking. The environment's pace can vary from steady to a sometimes fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities, frequent, sometimes intense customer interactions, and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes noisy environment. There may b! e the need to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to ! disease, illness and hazardous materials.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or 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 Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instr! uctions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
You will be evaluated on Performance Based Interviews, which is a selection process that uses interviewing techniques to ask job applicants questions about the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics they have that are important in order for them to do a good job. The following website contains information for those preparing for interviews: www.va.gov/pbi . 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, thrift savings plan, 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://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/index.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
This job o! pportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
T! his position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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