Registered Nurse Practitioner - Dermatolgy

Duties

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Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist in outpatient procedures such as skin cancer, surgical excisions, biopsies, wound debridement and healing adjunct application
• Follow dermatology policies, procedures and instructions.
• Ensure documentation of medical assessments and observations are documented accurately and in the proper document.
• Cryosurgery
• Punch/shave biopsies
• Provide consultative services to all patients in Long Term and Acute Care setting.
• Consults and follow-up appointments of patients to the clinic with a variety of dermatologic diseases
• Skin cancers screening
• Establish interpersonal and intra-departmenta relationships to enhance optimal patient care.Demonstrates competent and effective oral and written communication
• Assists with planning for routine outpatient pre-operative workup including coordination of non-invasive laboratory tests and other services workups, scheduling of surgery as appropriate
• Wound care
• Assist patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options and the resources available
• Assist with routine coordination of phototherapy home care, outpatient medications, and other outpatient post-operative needs assessments.
• Receives referrals from physicians, department, and interdisciplinary team for patients
• Perform triages, assesses and re-assesses patients through the patient visits.
• Utilize the CPRS computer software/program for entering and signing medical orders

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Resume
• License

• 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
• Cover Letter
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• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Descriptions of jobs held, including the name and address of employer, job title, description of duties, beginning and ending date (month/year) of employment, average hours worked per week, and supervisor's name and phone number.
• Licenses number and state, certificates, etc.
• Professional Certification
• Disability Letter (VA)
• Signature and false statements
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Transcript
• VA 10-2850a
• Social security number request
• Other Supporting Documents
• Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Education, including name and location of college, dates attended, and type and date of any degree earned.
• Descriptions of duties must be sufficiently detailed to document the level of experience.
• Selective Service

• 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 - To determine your eligibility, please ensure resume includes the below:

  • Your contact information (name, address, email, telephone);

  • Descriptions of jobs held, including the name and address of employer, job title, description of duties, beginning and ending date (month/year) of employment, average hours worked per week, and supervisor's name and phone number.

  • Education, including name and location of college, dates attended, and type and date of any degree earned.

  • Licenses number and state, certificates, etc.

  • Descriptions of duties must be sufficiently detailed to document the level of experience.

  *Copy of your RN License (License and Registry Certificate - if applicable)
  *Copy of Diplomas or College Transcripts
  *VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists can be found at: https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850a-091998-fill.pdf. Please submit a current one dated within the last 12 months.
  *SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action - If you are a current or former VA or Federal Employee, you must submit a copy of a current and/or highest grade held SF-50 - Notification of Personnel Action (Not an award SF50) Please do not submit an older SF50, a current one will be used to verify that you are a current, permanent employee.
  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 (VA)
  • License
  • VA 10-2850a
  • Other Supporting Documents
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  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.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• Privacy Act
• New employee probationary period
• Your contact information (name, address, email, telephone);
• Financial suitability
• 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.

• 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 06/08/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11965668.

  • 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

  Jane Casarez

  Phone

  (727) 3985-6661 X64727

  Email

  [email protected]

  Address

  West Palm Beach VA Medical Center
  7305 North Military Trail
  West Palm Beach, FL 33410
  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.

• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

First area of consideration - Current Permanent West Palm Beach VA Medical Center employees including employees of the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Second area of consideration - Current permanent VA Nationwide employees. Third area of consideration- Public