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Mental Health Advanced Practice Nurse (CNS/NP)Department of Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationOverview
##### Open & closing dates
05/28/2019 to 06/10/2019
##### Service
Excepted
##### Pay scale & grade
VN 00
##### Salary
$78,721 to $135,025 per year
##### Appointment type
Permanent
##### Work schedule
Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Cleveland, OH 1 vacancyRelocation expenses reimbursedYes A Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized to a highly
qualified candidate in accordance with agency policy.Telework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThe VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a full
time Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in
Psychiatry Service.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesThe purpose of the position is to provide comprehensive
mental/behavioral health care including primary care integration to
a complex patient population. This involves coordinated care with an
emphasis on preventive measures as well as treatment of chronic
diseases. The NP or CNS will function interdependently with
physicians and will be responsible for providing quality care,
consultation, education and collaboration with other healthcare
professionals.
Managing and evaluating a panel of patients under his/her care.
Performing comprehensive initial patient mental health intakes,
routine follow-ups, preventive and wellness care, as well as
spectrum of acute, episodic, chronic and end of life care.
Performing and documenting history and physical examinations.
Providing clinical assessments, diagnoses, and developing plans
of care; managing basic, acute, and chronic conditions.
Requesting consultations from other healthcare providers.
Promoting health maintenance and disease prevention through
patient counseling, education, and vaccine administration.
Conducting and documenting goals of care discussions,
implementing palliative and end-of-life care including, but not
limited to, writing code status, state authorized portable
orders, and entering life sustaining treatment orders
Participating in clinical research or quality improvement
projects, instructing health care trainees and non-advanced
practice duties as needed.
Travel RequiredNot requiredSupervisory statusNoPromotion PotentialNone
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- RequirementsConditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Designated and/or random drug testing required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Subject to a background/security investigation
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online
onboarding process
Must pass pre-employment physical examination
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements
by the closing date of this announcement.In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following
requirements:Nurse Practitioner:
- Citizen of the United States.
- Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by a State
accrediting agency and by one of the following accrediting
bodies at the time the program was completed: The National
League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration/licensure
as a nurse practitioner in a State, Territory or Commonwealth
(i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of
Columbia. In cases of graduates of foreign schools of
professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and
unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of
graduation from an approved school of professional nursing.
- A Master's Degree from an academic program accredited by the
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or
the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- A full and current certification as a Nurse Practitioner from
the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized
certifying body.Clinical Nurse Specialist:
- Citizen of the United States.
- Possess a Master's Degree from an academic program accredited by
the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- Licensure: possess a current, full, active and unrestricted
registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State,
Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in
the District of Columbia.
- A full and current certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
from the American Nurses Association or another nationally
recognized certifying body.Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree with a Psychiatric/Mental Health focus from an
academic program accredited by the National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE).
- Experience with complex mental health/behavior health.
- Prescriptive authority/Experience prescribing
- Work independently and able to make highly competent
professional judgments and decisions, solid clinical acumen, and
provide support to physicians.
- Work in an interdisciplinary team.
- Patient/family education skills.Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in
determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate,
the level within a grade:
- Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and
approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an
ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related
field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing
practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of
nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing
(MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing
practice/experience.
- Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing
practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a
Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3
year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in
nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's
of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing
or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral
degree in a related field with no additional nursing
practice/experience required.
- Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN
and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR
a Doctoral degree.Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse
Qualification Standard.Physical Requirements: This position requires potentially long
periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending,
pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be
required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and
contaminated materials and may be required to don protective
clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures.
The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual
capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to
shift priorities based on patient needs.EducationIMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application
if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities,
schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal
employment. You can verify your education here:
http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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. For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional informationAnnual leave shall accrue for full-time Nurses, and Nurse
Anesthetists at the rate of 8 hours for each full biweekly pay
period.This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional
vacancies.It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have
faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer
competitive status.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.Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for
Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at
VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and
coaching and reintegration support for military service members.If you are unable to apply online view the following link for
information regarding an Alternate Application.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE
MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your
application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be
verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or
omissions may affect consideration for employment.NOTE: Candidate's education and length of nursing practice
(experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards
Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected.
The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for
this vacancy.Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience
is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following
four dimensions of nursing: Practice, Professional Development,
Collaboration and Scientific Inquiry. Each dimension of practice has
criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA
Nursing Personnel.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer
work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps,
AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and
skills and can provide valuable training and experience that
translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug test requiredYesPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination processSuitability/Fitness- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes:
Resume (when listing previous employment please include month
and year).
If prior military service, include all copies of your DD-214 or
proof of service as well as proof of disability, if applicable.
You must submit your documentation showing character of
discharge.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: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. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this
vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal
benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.- How to ApplyAll applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this
position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the
documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The
complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on
06/10/2019 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire
click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10484364.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log
in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your
USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete
the occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and
appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS
account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the
Application Status link and then select the more information link
for this position. The Details page will display the status of your
application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your
uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan
process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA
JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a
condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals
who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where
patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients as
part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to,
VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers
(CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary
units, Vet centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA
licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and
unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee
basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers,
and trainees who work at these facilities. HCPs that are unable to
receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a
face mask throughout the influenza season.Agency contact informationLanell MerrittPhone216-791-2300 X42152EmailLANELL.MERRITT@VA.GOVAddressVA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
10701 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106
USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsOnce your online application is submitted you will receive a
confirmation notification by email. After we receive application
packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy
announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure
qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review
is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will
be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be
notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office
for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final
notification once a selection decision has been made.Areas of Consideration: Applicants will be considered based on
the following 3 areas of consideration.
First Area of Consideration (facility employees): Current,
permanent Northeast Ohio VA Healthcare System employees (this
includes CBOC's, permanent employees of the Veteran Canteen
Service assigned to this facility, Office of Information &
Technology employees assigned to this facility, CPAC bargaining
unit employees located at the Cleveland VAMC, and Virtual CBOPC
bargaining unit employees under station 741 located at the
Cleveland VAMC.
Second Area of Consideration (other VA employees): Current,
permanent Department of Veterans Affairs Employees (VA employees
who are located somewhere other than the Northeast Ohio VA
Healthcare System).
Third Area of Consideration (external candidates): All other
United States Citizens.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging
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regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help
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Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and
gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,
membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental
status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable
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environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an
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or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide
reasonable accommodations when:
An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an
equal opportunity to apply for a job.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform
the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive
equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and
office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to
apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/534896900. Only resumes
submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed
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