Nurse Practitioner
Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is in need of Nurse Practitioner right now, this vacancy will be placed in Oklahoma. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)
905800
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.
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.
Work Schedule
: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses
are not
authorized for this position.
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
DUTIES:
Incumbent is assigne! d to the Community Living Center (CLC) and serves on the Palli! ative Care Unit within the CLC. The CLC provides long-stay comprehensive rehabilitation for Veterans requiring complex care. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following tasks.
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Performs initial and interim patient histories and physical examinations
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Screens patients and writes orders for hospital admission and discharge
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Prescribes medication for patients
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Orders laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests and provides initial interpretation of results
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Initiates and/or expedites consultations and studies
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Performs daily rounds to observe and record patients' medical progress
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Provides on-going care for assigned patients
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Compiles and presents data to physicians
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Provides education and counseling to patients and families on preventive care, medical conditions, treatment modalities and! use of prescribed medications and treatments
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Performs basic and advanced life support, treats acute respiratory failure and life-threatening traumatic injuries
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Participates in CLC family conferences and communicates with the patient and family
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
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Citizenship. Citizen of the United States.
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Education. Must possess a master's degree from a program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE.
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Registration. Full and current license or otherwise recognized as a nurse practitioner in a State.
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Certification. Full and current certification as a nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body. The certification must be as a nurse practitioner in an adult-gerontology speciality.
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English Language Proficiency. Must be proficient in sp! ken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
Additional Requirement
: Prescriptive Authority.
Reference:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G6 Nurse Qualification Standard
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IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
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 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 q! ualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, kneeling, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent must be capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. The candidate will be working closely with others.
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 (hon! orable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Addi! tionally, 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
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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 "d! ollars 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
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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 vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
If you interested on this vacancy just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This vacancy starts available on: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:47:00 GMT
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