Nurse Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology
Location: Decatur Georgia
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is currently seeking to employ Nurse Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology right now, this position will be placed in Georgia. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Duties:
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) has prescriptive authority to include chemotherapy dose calculation and imm! unotherapy and provides care for an identified patient panel in collaboration with a physician. Core functions of a NP include diagnosing and treating acute and chronic health care problems, performing bone marrow biopsies and aspirates, intrathecal chemotherapy, and prescribing medication and treatments to to include pain management of cancer patients. Diagnoses and manages minor trauma including suturing. Teaches health promotion and disease prevention to patients. As a member of a dynamic profession in a rapidly changing health care environment, the NP must base practice on current and anticipated trends in health care and be committed to lifelong professional growth and learning. The NP provides quality care that meets national, VISN, VHA, and specialist society requirements and serves as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
Summary
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 h! onoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. Click here for information about the Atlanta VAMC, go to For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
As a VA professional nurse, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities t! o apply.
Qualifications & Evaluations
Basic Requirements: (1) US Citizenship. (2) Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropraite State agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant. (3) Current, full, active and unrestricted licensure as a registered professional nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the U.S. or District of Columbia. (4) Applicants must meet physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to placement may be required.
A. RN's appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English.
B. Master's Degree in Nursing or related field with a BSN from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program and approximately 2-3 years experience, or Doctoral Degree in nursing or related field from a regionally accredited university or college and approximately 2-3 years experience.
C. Current unrestrictive licensure as a Nurse Pra! ctitioner in any US state, commonwealth, territory or the District of C! olumbia, as well as national certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
D. Meet administrative requirements for appointment under 38 U.S.C., Chapter 73.
E. Meet performance standards of Nurse II and preceding grades.
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
Must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner.
IFM: Applicants will be given an ineligible rating of IFM (Ineligible Forms Missing) if they fail to submit a complete application (10-2850a) along with the required documents.
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 ques! tion 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.
Benefits & Other Info
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 .
How to Apply
***** To begin the process, READ THIS ENTIRE SECTION THOROUGHLY. *****
1) Download and complete the required forms as they apply to you as listed under "Required Documents".
IFM: You will be given an ineligible ! rating of IFM (Ineligible Forms Missing) if you fail to submit a COMPLE! TE application package. ***All forms must be filled out entirely. For example if you are required to fill out the form 2850a, Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists, you must include all of the following: two handwritten signatures in the signature blocks, all four complete references with mailing addresses, explaination of "YES" answers on separate sheet of paper, and all four check boxes checked on authorization for Release of Information. "See resume" or "See CV" is not an acceptable answer.
2) Save the signed documents to your computer (by scanning them into a file on your computer) for use if you decided to apply online.
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Use the completed documents to fax the number provided below if you are not able to apply online.
*** If you fax the documents, remember to also complete the Occupational Questionnaire using the link provided View Occupational Questionnaire . (Each questionnaire is specific to the job announcement, so you ! must use the link provided in the job announcement).
3) If you apply online, you can use the uploaded forms again and again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide http://www.va.gov/OHRM/joblistings/uploading-and-using-documents-online.doc for more information on uploading and re-using the form in your applications. Applicants are urged to apply online; this process is much easier and faster.
TO APPLY ONLINE...
1) Click the Apply Online button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
2) Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. When you finish the questionnaire, you will then be prompted to upload your required documents.
3) Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
4) Check you account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Login.aspx ) to see the status of your application after applying, including any messages that! may have been sent to you.
Note: To return to previously Sa! ved or Incomplete application, just reapply through your account in USAJOBS.
IF YOU CANNOT APPLY ONLINE...
1) Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire .
2) Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf .
3) Fax the completed 1203FX form along with all supporting documents to (478)757-3144. Your 1203FX form must be placed on top of all materials being faxed and will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
4) Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:
1) Complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID: 982148. You must use this fax cover sheet in order for your documents to be matched with your online application.
2) Fax your documents to (47! 8)757-3144.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, November 07, 2013.
More Info
Decatur
GA
2013-10-24T02:47:06.278603
353846200
Excepted Service Permanent
None
VN
105588
58184
1
VATA
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
None
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Per Year
JV-14-LG-982148
You must provide a COMPLETE Application Package which includes:
Required Documents:For permanent employee at the Atlanta VAMC:
1) Occupational Questionnaire
2) CV or Resume
2) SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action
3) Performance Appraisal
If currently employed at another VA system:
1) Occupational Questionnaire
2) CV or Resume
2) SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action
3) Performance Appraisal
4) VA Form! 10-2850a - Application for Nurse and Nurse Anesthetist http://www.va.g! ov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850a-fill.pdf (needs legal signature)
5) Optional Form 306 - Declaration for Federal Employment http://www4.va.gov/vaforms/va/pdf/OF306.pdf (needs legal signature). This form is REQUIRED.
For those who are not currently employed at a VA or those who are under a temporary appointment with the VA:
1) Occupational Questionnaire
2) CV or Resume
3) VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurse and Nurse Anesthetist http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850a-fill.pdf (needs legal signature)
4) Optional Form 306 - Declaration for Federal Employment http://www4.va.gov/vaforms/va/pdf/OF306.pdf (needs legal signature).This form is REQUIRED.
5) Performance Appraisal (not required for the application package, but this can be used to help in salary determination by the Nurse Professional Standards Board).
If not employed by the VA and you have prior military service:
1) Include all copies of your DD F! orms 214. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must also complete and submit an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf .
1-Full-Time
0610-Nurse
Active
https://ApplicationManager.gov/Login.aspx?VacancyID=982148&CheckStatus=Y
15317-Permanent
2013-10-25T02:45:28.731077
JV-14-LG-982148
After we receive your complete application package (including any required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed to decide if you meet the basic requirements. Packages submitted to this announcement may be fowarded to similar positions for up to 90 days after the close of the announcement.You will be notified by email (if you have provided your email address) if your application was forwarded to a selecting manager and when all selections have been made through this announcement.
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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.
If you interested on this position just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This position starts available on: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 11:27:41 GMT
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