Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Location: Hot Springs South Dakota
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is looking of Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner right now, this career will be placed in South Dakota. Detailed specification about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 932627
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, pine forests, rich history, moderate climate and friendly western 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 Networ! k (VISN 23).
Applicant's education and experience wil! l 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 incumbent 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. 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:
The Certified Nurse Pr! actitioner (CNP) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) will utilize his/her clinical skills to facilitate, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive health care to eligible veterans in the Surgery Service Line at the Black Hills Health Care System. The incumbent functions as an integral member of the Surgery/Specialty Care outpatient clinic. Provides care within a defined scope of practice and will work with a collaborating/supervising physician. Performs initial screenings for clinical assessment evaluation, and manages orthopedic/urologic/general surgery problems and diseases. Takes medical histories, conducts physical exams, orders and interprets lab and other diagnostic tests, conducts patient follow-up as appropriate, provides consult management and provides patient, family and staff education and counseling. Coordinates arrangements for consultations and other needed services, and serves as a liaison to other services, including general medicine, when necessary. Works r! esponsibly with physicians and other members of a multidisciplinary tea! m, and relates effectively with patients. Other duties to include performance improvement activities, committee and task force assignments and non-clinical tasks as assigned.
Work Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location : Specialty Clinic, Hot Springs VA Medical Center, Hot Springs, SD
Relocation Expenses : Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
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 Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA); or b) Graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months du! ration 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 examination shall be completed prior to appointment to determine the physical and mental fitness for candidates for appointment.
5. English Lang! uage Proficiency. PAs appointed to direct patient-care positions must b! e 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 time the program was completed by the applicant. 1) The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN), (formerly the National Lea! gue 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. Surgical and Orthopedic experience is also desired.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred. All Surgical Service providers are required to show proof of current American Heart Association BLS training at the! time of credentialing and privileging.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXP! ERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS 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 Occu! pational 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 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 Aff! airs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, pa! id 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 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: Sat, 27 Jul 2013 04:03:11 GMT