Advanced Practical Registered Nurse (APRN)/Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Location: Albuquerque New Mexico
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at present recruited Advanced Practical Registered Nurse (APRN)/Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) right now, this occupation will be placed in New Mexico. More details about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)
893093
O!
UR 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 could be part of an important initiative to provide mental health care for our nations Veterans!
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be adding approximately 1,600 mental health clinicians - to include nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers as well as nearly 300 support staff to its existing workforce.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs mental health professionals who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people -! our Veterans.
Working for VA is one of the most emot! ionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your country's service.
If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA. The VA is committed to hiring Veterans.
The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission. The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are
I
ntegrity,
C
ommitment,
A
dvocacy,
R
espect and
E
xcellence ("I CARE").
America's Veterans need you!
To find out more, go to
http://www.va.gov/jobs/
.
PLEASE NOTE: Qualified clinical trainees, residents, fellows, interns, etc. are encouraged to apply; please follow the instructions in the How to Apply section.
NOTE:
Applicant's education and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and step 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.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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
U.S. Citizenship
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
DUTIES:
***This position is ! on the Advanced Practice Pay Schedule***
**Selectee salary and! grade will be determined by a Professional Standards Board (PSB).
The PSB is a peer review process.
The PSB will review your individual qualifications, education, professional training/internship(s) and professional experience to determine the most appropriate salary and grade based on your individual accomplishments.
An incredible opportunity has become available for you to join the preferred provider for America's Veterans. The New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS) Behavioral Health Care Line is seeking qualified applicants to join our new and growing Mental Health Initiative Program.
The Behavioral Health Care Line is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with prescriptive privileges and is certified in Adult Mental Health, for a full-time position at the NMVAHCS. The incumbent will work at the Raymond G. Murphy VAMC in Albuquerque on the Telemental Health team and will provide direct patient ! care by providing mental health assessments and psychiatric medication management using clinical videoconferencing.
Albuquerque is a major metropolitan area with a population exceeding 600,000 and is nestled between the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande. Albuquerque is home to a growing TV/movie industry. The climate is one of the best features, with very mild winters and warm summers and cool evenings. Outdoor activities are vast and include hiking, skiing, mountain climbing, fishing, hunting, biking, year-round golf and tennis.
PLEASE NOTE: This position requires prescriptive authority and certification in Adult Mental Health.
Work Schedule
: to be determined
Position/pd:
Functional Statement
Relocation Expenses
: NOT authorized
Recruitment/Retention Incentives
: NOT authorized
Fair Labor Standards Act
: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit Status Code
: 1276
Background Information
: NACI
T! his is NOT a supervisory position
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
(1)
Citizenship.
Citizen of the
United States
.
(Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
(2)
Education and
Registration.
A clinical nurse specialist or Advanced Practice Nurse must be licensed or otherwise recognized in a State, possess a master's degree from a program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE, and maintain full and current certification as a clinical nurse specialist or Advnaced Practice Nurse from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body. NOTE: The certification must be in Adult Mental Health
(3)
English Language Proficiency.
RNs 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).
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
Applicant'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. Experience as a 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. The criteria are as follows: Practice: practice, ethics and resource utilization, Professional Development: performance, education/career development, Collaboration; collaboration, collegiality, Scientific Inquiry: quality of care, research. Education/Experience Requirements:
Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nur! sing, no experience.
Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in N! ursing and approximately 1 year of experience, or an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field and no experience; or a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) and no experience.
Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of experience, or an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelors degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of experience; or a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of experience, or a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no experience.
Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of experience, or ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelors degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years experience or a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years experience, or a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no experience.
N! urse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years experience or Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and approximately 2-3 years experience.
SALARY:
Salary will be determined by the Professional Standards Board (PSB) and is based on experience and education
.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G-6 NURSE QUALIFICATION STANDARD
http://www1.va.gov/vapubs/viewPublication.asp?Pub_ID=464&FType=2
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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by acc! rediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. A! pplicants 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.
Physical Requirements:
Heavy
lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over): Straight pulling
and pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required;
walking and standing up to 12 hours; repeated bending; Ability for rapid mental
and muscular coordination simultaneously; hearing aid permitted.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible 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
http://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 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://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/index.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 occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This occupation starts available on: Thu, 30 May 2013 13:49:10 GMT
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