Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner - Medicine, Geriatric & PM&R Service
Company: US Veterans Health Administration
Location: Altoona
Posted on: May 11, 2022
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Job Description:
DutiesThe Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) will
provide direct patient care to patients within delineated Full
Practice Authority (FPA) privileges. The CRNP is an integral member
within Medicine & Geriatrics Service.
The duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout the
medical center including all clinical and other patient care areas
involved with the service, and as assigned.
This position includes but is not limited to seeing patients in the
following sections:
Clinical Privileges will generally include the evaluation and
treatment of the following body systems:
Work Schedule: Tour of duty is varying daylight hours, Monday
through Friday; however, weekend, evening hours and holiday hours
may be required when Veteran needs arise. Travel to/from Altoona
VAMC and other CBOCs as needed if staffing needs arise but at the
time of travel the individual will be reimbursed according to local
guidelines.
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt
Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement
program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements
in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application
within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to
$200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined
by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after
complete review of the EDRP application. Learn
moreRequirementsConditions of Employment
Basic Requirements:
Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in
determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate,
the level within a grade:
Physical Requirements: Physical demands include repetitive body
movements including the following: frequent reaching, standing,
walking, and lifting of equipment and/or patients to provide
patient care. This position requires extension of the hand(s) and
arm(s) in any direction including above or below shoulder level,
during the provision of patient care, including retrieval of needed
equipment, supplies and to make contact with the patient. This
position requires the maintenance of an upright position to perform
duties associated with patient care. This position is typically
non-sedentary, and frequently involves being in the standing
position. This position requires moving about accomplish tasks,
such as assisting with patient ambulation and moving one patient
area to the next. This position requires the raising of objects
from a lower position to a higher position or the movement of
objects horizontally position to position. Lifting may be done to
move a patient from one location to the next, i.e.- from the exam
table to the chair, and in the movement of equipment or
supplies.EducationIMPORTANT: 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.Additional
informationAnnual 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.
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.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP)
are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to
such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or
pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only
infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of
proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will
provide additional information regarding what information or
documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally
required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable
accommodation process.
Due to COVID-19, VA is currently in an expanded telework posture.
If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if
your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once
employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be
expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement.
Management officials will provide information about returning to
the official, pre-pandemic worksite, when applicable. At that time,
you may be eligible to request to continue to telework depending
upon the terms of your organization's telework policy and the
duties of the position.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do
not have in electronic form, view the following link for
information regarding an Alternate Application.
NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, 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.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that
have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
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.
VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists
can be found at:
https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850a-091998-fill.pdf.
Required at time of application. Note: Form must be dated within
the last year.
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.
NOTE: If applying as a current Federal employee, provide a copy of
your most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing
your pay plan, grade, step, and salary. SF-50s for Awards will not
be accepted.
Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other
Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates
are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. 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 Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans'
Preference.If you are relying on your education to meet
qualification requirements: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.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS
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
USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USA JOBS account or your application will be
incomplete.Agency contact informationLisa HinesPhone(610) 384-7711
X4680EmailLisa.Hines2@va.govAddressJames E Van Zandt VA Medical
Center
2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
USNext stepsOnce 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.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a
condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement
that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or
obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a
face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza
vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive
may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from
federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza
season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA
patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations
include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated
clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based
outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and
VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and
unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid
and without compensation, full- and part-time employees,
intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors,
researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who
are expected to perform any or all of their work at these
facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents,
interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel
providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other
personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA
medical facilities.
VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists
can be found at:
https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850a-091998-fill.pdf.
Required at time of application. Note: Form must be dated within
the last year.
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.
NOTE: If applying as a current Federal employee, provide a copy of
your most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing
your pay plan, grade, step, and salary. SF-50s for Awards will not
be accepted.
Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other
Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates
are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. 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 Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans'
Preference.If you are relying on your education to meet
qualification requirements: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.
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