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**Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Approved for this Position**

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The Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Kona) will focus on the following areas:

• Organizes care delivery in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in a manner that promotes continuity and accountability for patient care.
• Participates in the development of Service Line/Service philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Reviews medical history, laboratory/radiological findings, medication history, and health screening, as indicated for management of outpatient Mental Health conditions.
• Assesses health status, illness condition, and response to illness and health risks, and performs crisis evaluations.
• Diagnoses of psychiatric conditions and prescribes medications appropriate to the condition(s). Writes for consultations as indicated. Able to provide individual therapy/counseling.
• Participates in performance improvement activities at the service/organizational level.
• Functions as a consultant at the clinic level to assure that the standards of care are consistent.
• Actively plans and pursues self-development of knowledge and proficiency in both clinical and administrative practice.
• Mentors less experienced nurses, other RNs in expanded roles, students and/or participates in teaching academic courses at local Technical Schools, Colleges, etc.
• Uses ethical principles, assists Health Care Team in determining appropriate patient care, patient placement and use of resources at the service/organizational level.
• Analyzes research-based literature and shares with interdisciplinary work team at the service/organizational level.
• Proactively uses health technology to improve workflow.
• Maintains confidentiality of all personnel and patient information including electronic and print.
• Follows procedures for reporting potential and actual problems/errors, i.e., adverse events and near misses.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Resume(Required for ALL applicants)

  • Professional Nurse Practitioner licensure information to include registration number and expiration date (Required for ALL applicants).

  • Nurse Practitioner certificate information to include registration number and expiration date (Required for ALL applicants).

  • SF-50 - Non-award, most recent (Required for all current VA employees)

  • VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists (Required for ALL applicants) Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists can be found at: About VA Form 10-2850A | Veterans Affairs.

  Applicants are not required, but highly encouraged to submit the following document:

  • OF-306 Declaration For Federal Employment https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf (Required if selected)

  • Copy of Transcripts(Official transcripts will be required if selected)

  • DD214(s) (Applicable to Veterans. Showing dates and character of service, please see Veteran's Preference Section Below)

  • SF-15 - Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference: sf15.pdf (opm.gov) (Applicable to Veterans who meet the criteria, please see Veteran's Preference Section Below)

  
  The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • OF-306
  • VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Enrollment
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  
  RESUME REMINDER: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:

  • Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

  • Duties (be as detailed as possible)

  • Job title

  • Education (degree type, college/school name, City, State, month/year degree received)

  
  Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and 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 Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/05/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11971912.

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

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

  Agency contact information

  Diana Bacey

  Phone

  775-328-1470

  Email

  [email protected]

  Address

  Spark M Matsunaga Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
  459 Patterson Road
  Honolulu, HI 96819
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
  
  You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
  
  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents