Mid-Level (Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner) Mental Health
Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is hiring Mid-Level (Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner) Mental Health right now, this position will be depute in South Dakota. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 874773
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Our 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.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
At the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS), we strive to hire only the best! Working with and for America's Veterans is a privilege and we pride ourselves on the quality of care we provide. In return for your commitment to quality health care for our nation's Veterans, the VA offers an incomparable benefits package. Located in southeast South Dakota, Sioux Falls is a progressive family-oriented community, with an extremely low crime rate. Four seasons with abundant recreation activities. No state income tax. The SFVAHCS is a teaching hospital pro! viding a full range of patient care service, with state-of-the! -art technology as well as education and research. Care is provided to eligible veterans in eastern South Dakota, Northwestern Iowa, and Southwestern Minnesota. Comprehensive health care is provided through primary care, tertiary care, and long-term care in the areas of medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, oncology, dentistry, geriatrics, and transitional care. The SFVAHCS is part of VA Midwest Healthcare System (VISN 23), which includes facilities in Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Every job at the VA impacts the Veterans that we serve. You can be part of that team, helping to make sure that our Veterans receive the top-quality care they deserve.
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., mental retardation (intellectual disabili! ties), severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
The procedures outlined in AFGE Master Agreement, Article 23, Section 8 will be followed. First consideration will be given to current Sioux Falls VAHCS employees. KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship. DUTIES:
The Sioux Falls VA Health Care System is currently recruiting for a full-time , permanent , Midlevel (Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner ). This position is located in the Mental Health Service Line at the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System.
The Mid-Level provider is a highly skilled practitioner who has advanced education and clinical training in the diagnosis and management for assessing psychosocial health/illness status of individuals, families, and groups of patients. The Mid-Level provider must have prescriptive authority.
Duties of the Mid-Level Provider are as ! follows, but not limited to:
Able to analyze patient care prob! lems and formulate treatment plans tailored to the needs of the patient; provide preventive patient care measures and educational support to veterans and their families about their medications, illnesses, and treatment. Care is directed toward the age-specific and developmental needs of the patient.
Demonstrates leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care and a systematic body of knowledge to the diagnosis and treatment of actual or potential health care problems, including syntheses of data, and the use of complex skills and interventions.
Assists in preparation of reports such as management briefing, service evaluations, performance measures, goals and objectives for area of practice and participates in performance improvement activities.
Practices direct and indirect patient care with emphasis on mental health promotion, maintenance, and management of minor acute and stable chronic mental disorders. Prov! ides optimum direct care for selected patients through the application of advanced clinical skills.
Initiates and leads patient groups for patient education and health promotion.
Participates in the development and evaluation of clinical competencies, standards of care, policies, and standards of practice. Develops and evaluates measurable goals and objectives for area of practice and participates in performance improvement. Participates in health care system committees and task forces, project teams and process action teams.
Assess any deviation from normal in emotional, social, or physical parameters and takes steps to implement the appropriate health care plan.
Acts as a consultant within the mental health care setting and/or community related to area of expertise.
Other duties as assigned.
Relocation Expenses : Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
Work Schedule: The tour of! duty is typically a day tour, Monday-Friday. Call rotation and travel ! will be required. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS (Physician Assistant):
U.S. Citizenship.
Proficient in written and spoken English.
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is a requirement for employment.
A Bachelor's Degree from a PA training program which is certified by the Committee on accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP); OR
Graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration (certified by CAAHEP) and a Bachelor's Degree in a health care occupation or health-related science; OR
Graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration (certified by CAAHEP) and a period of progressively responsible health care experience such as independent duty medical corpsman, licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, medical technologist or medical technician. The duration of approved academic training and health c! are experience must total at least 5 years.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS (Nurse Practitioner):
U.S. Citizenship.
Proficient in written and spoken English.
Possess and maintain a full, active, current, and unrestricted license.
A Master's degree from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission of Collegiate Nursing education (CCNE).
Possess and maintain a full and current certification as a nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body. NOTE : The certification must be in the specialty to which the individual is being appointed or selected.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
The full-time annual salary range for a Physician Assistant is: $57,408 - $89,450.
The full-time annual salary range for a Nurse Practitioner is: $66,125 - $96,361.
Applicant's education, experience, and licen! se/certification will be considered by a Professional Standards Board i! n determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, QUALIFICATION STANDARD
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work requires some standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying of light items. The work requires agility and dexterity and may require heavy lifting of equipment or patients. In many situations, the duration of the activity (such as most of a workday) contributes to the arduous nature of the job. Duties require extensive periods of standing and walking. Working with patients requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, and similar activities.
APPLICANTS 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 to! wards 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/finaid/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.
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who ! are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the bas! is of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx . HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions errors, or any other delays. You will not be con! tacted for missing, incomplete or clarification of information relating to your application materials.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT : (Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after appointment).
Applicants tentatively selected for certain designated positions may be subject to a random drug screening for illegal drug use. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment.
Applicant is subject to a pre-employment physical examination.
New Appointees will be subject to a background investigation to determine suitability.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service system or are exempt for having to do so under Selective Service law.
Applicants must not be listed on the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General Sanctions database.
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://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
This 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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This position will be opened on: Sat, 13 Apr 2013 02:12:31 GMT
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