Job Listing: Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist) OR Physicians Assistant

Required Skills

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:   ** MUST MEET APN OR PA REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED.

Registered Nurse, 0610, Basic Requirements:

Current active, unrestricted RN State License as a professional nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the U.S. or the District of Columbia
Must be a graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
U. S. Citizenship required
Direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407 (d).
Must meet physical standards of the position.  A physical examination prior to placement may be required, including the possibility of a drug screen.
MSN or related field with a BSN and approximately 2 to 3 years of successful nursing practice is preferred.
Experience working in Compensation & Pension is preferred.

** Additional Requirements for Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) positions:

     (a)  Nurse Practitioners.  A nurse practitioner must be licensed or otherwise recognized as a nurse practitioner in a State, must possess a master’s degree from a program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE, and maintain full and current certification as a nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body.

     (b)  Clinical Nurse Specialists.  A clinical nurse specialist must possess a master’s degree from an academic program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE with a major in the clinical nursing specialty to which the nurse is to be assigned.

(c)      Must be licensed with prescriptive privileges.

Note:  A Professional Standards Board will determine the selectee’s starting grade level based on the applicant’s education and experience.

Physician Assistant, VN-0603, Basic Requirements:

·         Must be a Citizen of the United States. 

·         A bachelor’s degree from a PA training program which is certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA); OR Graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration which is certified by the ARC-PA and a bachelor’s degree in a health care occupation or a health-related science; or Graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration which is certified by the ARC-PA and a period of progressively responsible health care experience such as 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.

·         Certification.  As of March 12, 1993, certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants (NCCPA) is a requirement for employment.  This requirement does not apply to non-certified PAs on VA rolls as of that date.

·         Physical Standards.  See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

·         English Language Proficiency.  PAs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).

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 must have a certification, licensure, or registration credentials in Licensure for this position. In some cases, these may be substituted for experience and education.

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.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range:  0.00 - 0.00 USD per yearSalary and grade based upon Education/Experience. To be determined by a Professional Standards Board prior to appointment.

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

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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