Job Listing: Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Duty Locations
1 vacancy - Pittsburgh Metro area, PAA full-time vacancy exists for a Physician Assistant/Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. This position is located within the Surgical Specialty Service Line at the University Drive Division of VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. Incumbent duties are performed primarily in Plastic Surgery. The incumbent is responsible for providing health care to individuals, a comprehensive assessment, ordering, conducting and interpreting tests. Assess and manage common acute and chronic illnesses. The incumbent is also responsible for improving access to care for patients with chronic wound conditions and those requiring enterostomal therapy services, providing contingency and collaborative coverage of enterostomal therapy/wound management service. Consult and make referrals to physicians and other health care members of the health care team as appropriate.
Major Duties
Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations.
Diagnose and treat acute health problems such as infections and injuries.
Diagnose, treat and monitor chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Order, perform and interpret diagnostic studies such as lab work and x-rays.
Facilitate care throughout the perioperative period including but not limited to:
Referral for pre-operative medical evaluation
Coordination of scheduling surgery
Ensuring appropriate follow-up
Prescribe medications and other treatments.
Provide health maintenance care for adults.
Promote positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and counseling.
Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals as needed.
Provide individualized care, focusing not only on health problems, but also on the effects health problems have on people and their families.
Explain the details of health problems, medications and other topics to help people fully understand how to take care of themselves.
Ask about people's worries and concerns about their health and their health care.
Emphasize wellness and self-care by giving people the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices and health care decisions.
How to Apply
You may submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted. If you do not use the online feature, you should send your resume along with any other required documents to the address shown below.You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference or eligibility for VRA or VEOA, provide basic eligibility information in your cover letter. You will be contacted to request submission of the DD-214 and, if disabled, an SF-15 with letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Tentative five-point preference will be granted to Veterans initially. Full preference will be granted upon receipt of your paperwork.
If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) and a copy of your most recent Proficiency Report.
Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.
Contact Information:
Anna Wendt
Phone: 4123654694
Email: Anna.Wendt@va.gov
Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
7180 Highland Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
US
What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 60 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
Required Skills
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS - Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner:
a. Master’s Degree in nursing from an accredited NLN program.
b. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) CRNP Certification.
c. Minimum of three years of surgical or advanced practice nursing experience.
QUALIFICATIONS – Physician Assistant:
a. A bachelor’s degree from a PA training program, which is certified by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA); or
b. Graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration, which is certified by the CAHEA and a bachelor’s degree in a health care occupation or a health related science; or
c. Graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration, which is certified by the CAHEA, and a period of progressively responsible health care experience such an independent duty medical corpsman, licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, medical technologist or medical technician. The duration of approved academic training and health care experience must total at least 5 years. In addition, Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants (NCCPA) is required for employment within the VA. This requirement does not apply to non-certified Physician Assistants on the VA rolls as of March 12, 1993.
Physical Standards – PAs/CRNPs must be physically and mentally capable of satisfactorily performing the duties of this assignment.
English Language Proficiency – PAs/CRNPs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Those individuals newly appointed to a VAPHS PA/CRNP position will need to be credentialed prior to assuming the position.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position.
You must have a certification, licensure, or registration credentials in nurse/nurse practitioner/physician assistant for this position.
Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: Department Of Veterans Affairs | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Philadelphia | |
| Experience:Any | State: Pennsylvania | |
| Education: Any | Zip Code:19143 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 0.00 - 0.00 USD per yearSalary will be determined by a Professional Standards Board and is based on qualifications, experience and education.
Benefits
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
Applicants selected for this position will be eligible to apply for an award up to the maximum limitation under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program.
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