Job Listing: Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Duty Locations
1 vacancy - Birmingham, ALThe Birmingham VA Medical Center is a 313-bed acute tertiary care facility located in the historic Southside district of the city. The facility provides acute tertiary medical and surgical care to veterans of Alabama and surrounding states. The medical center serves as a referral center for this population area with 144 operating beds.
Birmingham, Alabama is located in the heart of the Southeastern United States and is a progressive center for medical research, banking, music, technology, art, engineering and higher education.
Major Duties
This position is located in the Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center. The incumbent will perform physical examinations on eligible veterans in order to assess their health status, evaluate existing health problems and determine eligibility for research projects. Additional duties will include: Perform screening interviews with potential research subjects, manage minor acute and stable chronic illness; prescribe, administer, and evaluate pharmacotherapeutic and non-pharmacotherapeutic regimens, adhering to research protocol for research patients; consult and collaborate with physicians and other health care professionals to recruit potential research subjects; develop outcome measures to monitor the quality of care and effectiveness of services, refer eligible patients requiring further evaluation to appropriate clinic; plan therapeutic regimens for patients that require treatment of urinary incontinence and related disorders; consult with precepting physicians on patients who do not respond to current treatment; evaluate and provide treatment for veterans with urinary and fecal incontinence and related disorders.How to Apply
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.You must submit a resume and an application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists (VA Form 10-2850a) so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.
You must submit a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306). Failure to submit this form may result in non-consideration for this position. Applicants can obtain OF-306 by downloading it from the website, www.opm.gov/forms.
Please submit a copy of certifications/license.
If education is used to qualify for this position, please include sufficient information in your resume so you can be evaluated. You may mail a list of college courses that includes hours and grades to provide detail.
Please address the ONE Enhanced Qualification in the Qualifications section of this announcement.
Contact Information:
Linda Murdock
Phone: 205-933-8101Ext6875
Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
700 South 19th Street
Birmingham, AL 35233
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 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
Required Skills
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Citizenship: Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens per VA Handbook 5005/2, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3g).
2.Education: Master’s degree from a program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNR.
3.Licensure: A nurse practitioner must be licensed or otherwise recognized as a nurse practitioner in a State and maintain full and current certification as a nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body.
4.Physical Standards: Satisfactory physical examination as determined by the Employee Health Unit upon appointment only. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
5.English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in both spoken and written English.
Enhanced Qualifications:
1. One or more years of experience evaluating and managing patients with urinary and fecal incontinence.
To qualify based on education, submit copy of transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Application materials will not be returned. Submit proof of your education with a transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking. We will be unable to return these to you. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into 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: Part-time | City: Birmingham | |
| Experience:Any | State: Alabama | |
| Education: College | Zip Code:35215 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 59,308.00 - 101,584.00 USD per yearThe salary will be determined by a compensation pay panel, commensurate with education and experience. A recruitment incentive may be authorized.
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
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
Opportunities are available in numerous locations and employees may transfer to new locations to further their career goals.
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.
Qualified federal employees may be covered by our child care subsidy program or dependent care flexible spending account. Our human resources office can provide additional information on eligibility. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#CCRS
Under a special program, we may reimburse a part of your Federally insured student loan. Our human resources office can provide additional information on the program.
You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
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