Nurse Practitioner - Compensation and Pension - Department Of Veterans Affairs - Milwaukee, WI

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. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

This position is located at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (http://www.milwaukee.va.gov/). Milwaukee is located in southeastern Wisconsin, about 90 minutes from Chicago, IL and Madison, WI. Milwaukee is on the shores of Lake Michigan, the fifth largest lake in the world where Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival and many ethnic festivals take place throughout the summer. There is something for everyone in Milwaukee; you can experience old world charm, diverse cultures, historic neighborhoods and it’s a great place to raise a family.

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.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Not Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

No 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.

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. DUTIES:

There is a full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the Compensation and Pension Clinic within the Primary Care Division at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This position is day shift, Monday-Friday.

The Nurse Practitioner will be a key member of the primary care medical team providing direct care to our Veterans. The Nurse Practitioner will also serve as a Registry Coordinator for the VA Registry Program to address veteran issues related to exposure to Agent Orange, Ionizing Radiation, Airborne Hazard, Open Burn Pit issues, and health issues related to deployment to SWA and Afghanistan.

Responsibilities include:
Provide comprehensive services to patients-obtain histories, conduct physical examinations; collaboratively assess, diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions in conjunction with a Primary Care Team Teach and counsel patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, plan of care, and modify treatment plans as disease progresses Consult and collaborate with physicians and other health care professionals to manage complex health problems.

• Support the advanced clinic access (ACA) principles to improve clinic flow, reduce number of visits, and improve patient wait time in clinic Participate in VA Medical Center Performance Measures and quality improvement activities Participate on interdisciplinary councils, tasks forces and committees as assigned Participate in selection and development of patient education materials Advance clinical knowledge of self and others by presenting continuing education programs for nursing and medical staff

Registry Coordinator:
Perform telephone assessments as well as comprehensive medical examinations, including diagnostic testing to

determine if veteran has a Registry related diagnosable disease. Document interaction/communication with registry veterans Make appropriate referrals, and provide feedback to

veteran Responsible for completion of registry worksheet and entering data into larger database Participate in quarterly conference calls to insure up to date information and disperse current data found in

newsletters published bi-annually Stay abreast of new or potential registries for camp LeJeune Water issues, Camp McClellan, C125, Agent Orange,

etc.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday; Day Shift

FUNCTION STATEMENT: Nurse Practitioner, Compensation and Pension Clinic in Primary Care QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: U.S.Citizen Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited

by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The National

League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). 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. The

completion of course work equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional

nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students

should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN

transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6). Must be licensed or otherwise recognized as a nurse practitioner 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 nurse practitioner from

the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body Current, full, active and unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse AND Nurse Practitioner in a State,

Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia

• Proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C.402(d) and 7407(d). Must be licensed with prescriptive privileges.

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 I – An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II – An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor’s degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. 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 in nursing or related field and approximately 2-3 year’s of nursing practice/experience.

Preferred Experience:
National NP certification as an Adult, Adult -Gerontology Primary Care, Family or Gerontological Nurse Practitioner DEA and WI Prescriptive Authority Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent organizational skills

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.

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.

Physical Requirements: Walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting in the direct care of patients. There may also be extended periods of sitting. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part

II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human

Resources Office.

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience.

Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

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.

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. 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.

BENEFITS: VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered: http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp .

Annual leave shall accrue for full-time Nurses, and Nurse Anesthetists at the rate of 8 hours for each full biweekly pay period.

OTHER INFORMATION: It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. HOW TO APPLY: All applicants are encouraged to apply online.

To apply for this position , you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, January 08, 2016 to receive consideration.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

2. 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 USAJOBS 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 USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Resume (required)


• SF50 ( Current employees are required to submit most recent SF 50 that

shows grade/step/tenure)

• VA Form 10-2850a – Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists

(required) Available at the VA Forms website: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=10-2850&tkey=&Action=Search

Applicants may also submit the following supporting document

type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:

• Cover Letter


• DD-214


• OF-306


• Other


• Other Veterans Document


• Resume


• SF-15


• SF-50


• Transcript

Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, etc. You will not be contacted for additional information.

Veterans’ Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), or 10pt (CP/CPS, XPP, XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP), on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section(s) provided. A legible copy of your DD214(s) indicating character of service, disability certification, SF-15 (if claiming 10 pt. preference) or if you are currently serving on active duty and expected to be released or discharged within 120 days; documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Documentation is required for eligibility verification.

Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options . The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1582612 .

NOTE : If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Lynette M. Zamborini

Phone: (414)384-2000×47251

Email: LYNETTE.ZAMBORINI@VA.GOV

Agency Information:
VHA VISN 12

VISN 12 Great Lakes Human Resources

Honey Creek Three

135 S 84th St Room 175

Milwaukee,

WI

53214