Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Location: Fort Meade
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is hiring Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner right now, this career will be placed in South Dakota. More details about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1008576
THIS POSITION CAN BE FILLED AS EITHER A NURSE PRACTITIONER OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
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.
The VA Black Hills Health Care System (VA BHHCS) is located in the beautiful Black Hills of western South Dakota, where we are known for our blue skies, pi! ne forests, rich history, moderate climate and friendly wester! n hospitality. The VA BHHCS provides primary, surgical, behavioral health, community living center (nursing home care), and domiciliary (residential rehabilitation treatment program - RRTP) care for Veterans residing in western South Dakota and portions of Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming and Montana. Care is delivered through the Fort Meade (near Sturgis) and Hot Springs VA Medical Centers, as well as through a number of community-based outpatient and rural outreach clinics. VA Black Hills is part of VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23).
Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected.
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.
EDUCATION DEBT REDUCTION PROGRAM (EDRP): The incumb! ent for this position may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program. Please contact Human Resources at this medical center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator for additional information. TRAVEL REQUIRED
Not Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
No KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required
Must pass pre-employment examination
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required
Background and/or Security Investigation required
Must be proficient in written and spoken English DUTIES:
Provider will work in a general outpatient mental health clinic. Duties include: Psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and some limited psychotherapy. Provider works in the context of a multidisciplinary treatment team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, licensed professional counselors, and other disciplines within th! e mental health field. Some coverage on the inpatient psychiatric until! will be required when the regular NP/PA for that area is on leave. This coverage will include performing H&P on new admissions, monitoring medical condition of patients, and discharge summaries, and time will be blocked out for this activity as needed.
Work Schedule : Monday-Friday, Generally 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, but may vary one or two days per week to provide early morning or late afternoon clinic hours. No night or weekend on-call duties are required.
Location : Mental Health, VA Black Hills Health Care System, Fort Meade, SD
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Physician Assistant Qualifications:
1. Citizenship. Citizen of the United States (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005.)
2. Education or Training. The candidate must meet one of the following:
a) A bachelor's degree from a PA training program which is certified by the Accredi! tation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA); or b) 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 c) 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 technical. The duration of approved academic training and health care experience must total at least 5 years.
3. 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.
4. Physical Standards. A pre-placement physical exami! nation shall be completed prior to appointment to determine the physica! l and mental fitness for candidates for appointment.
5. English Language Proficiency. PAs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 USC 7402(d) and 7407(d).
Nurse Practitioner Qualifications:
1. Citizenship. Citizen of the United States (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005.)
2. Physical Standards. A pre-placement physical examination shall be completed prior to appointment to determine the physical and mental fitness for candidates for appointment.
3. English Language Proficiency. Nurse Practitioners 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).
4.Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State agency, and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the tim! e the program was completed by the applicant. 1) The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN), (formerly the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)), 2) The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), an accrediting arm of the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN). The CCNE accredits bachelors and masters degree programs.
5. A nurse practitioner must be licensed or otherwise recognized as a nurse practitioner in a State, possess a master's degree from a program accredited by the ACEN or CCNE, and maintain full and current certification as a nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body. [The certification must be in the specialty to which the individual is being appointed or selected.]
Preferred qualifications:
Experience as a CNP or PA-C is desirable.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred.
IN DESCRIBING Y! OUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIO! NS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
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 towards qualifications. Applicants must, therefore, only report 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. ***
VETERANS' PREFERENCE:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a leg! ible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or 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 Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the
form. For more information, please review the information for disabled
Veterans in the application checklist or visit ht tp: //www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.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. BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in p! art, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefi! ts, 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 job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This career starts available on: Fri, 06 Dec 2013 09:46:21 GMT