Qureos Mentor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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 Summary
 
 
 
 This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) &amp; eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 Basic Requirements:
 
 
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 English Language Proficiency
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 In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
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 Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
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 OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
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 Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
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 (Reference VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6)
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 OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing - possession of a current - full - active - and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
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 Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
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 Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or the District of Columbia
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 Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
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 Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
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 The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12933505
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 Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
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 An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
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 Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
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 An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
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 Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
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 Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
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 An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
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 OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
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 OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
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 OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
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 Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
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 A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
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 OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
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 OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
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 OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
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 OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
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 Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
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 MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
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 OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
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 OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
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 OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
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 *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
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 Preferred Experience: 2-3 years Critical Care Nursing experience MSN CCRN - CEN - CTRN - CFRN Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
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 Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting - 45 pounds and over
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 Straight pulling (6 hours)
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 Pushing (2 hours)
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 Reaching above shoulder
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 Use of fingers
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 Both hands required
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 Walking (6 hours)
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 Standing (2 hours)
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 Repeated bending (6 hours)
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 Visual acuity 20/30 correctable
 
 
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 Duties
 
 
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 Duties include but are not limited to: Transport and care of critically ill patients from the emergency department to diagnostic studies in radiology Serves as a resource for the ED and acute care - and psychiatric unit - as needed Assists all units with acutely ill or patients with deteriorating conditions Provides leadership - as delegated - for the hospital and departmental activities to promote delivery of quality nursing care - effective problem solving and communication - and continued professional development for self and others
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 Serves as role model and provides guidance to other staff
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 Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies
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 Accountable for adhering to established policies - standards of practice and improving nursing care
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 Proactive Rounds on Acute Inpatient Wards Monitoring New Admissions and ICU Step-Down Patients for 24 Hours Responds to codes throughout the facility The STAT RN is a highly skilled - rapid-response nurse who plays a critical role in ensuring patient safety and optimizing outcomes across the hospital
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 This role is designed to provide immediate - expert nursing intervention in emergent and high-acuity situations - support bedside staff - and proactively identify and mitigate patient deterioration
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 Through rapid assessment - expert clinical support - and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams - the STAT RN strengthens the hospital's commitment to delivering high-quality - patient-centered care - improving response times to emergencies - reducing preventable deterioration - and enhancing overall patient outcomes
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 The STAT RN in consultation with the hospital providers - nurse managers - nursing staff and the NODs acts to support patient care needs in any location within the Medical Center
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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Nights 7:30p.m
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 Compressed/Flexible: Authorized Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
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 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
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 Contact V20CompensationTeam@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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 Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Uniform Allowance: Authorized
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Registered Nurse- Stat

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 Summary
 
 
 
 This position is located within the Police Service of the Orlando Veteran's Hospital. The mission of the Police Service is to serve and protect Veterans - patients - employees - contractors - volunteers - affiliates - visitors - and others who frequent VA facilities. This is accomplished through crime prevention activities - typical law enforcement actions - emergency response capabilities - special training and tactics - weapons - and equipment and systems utilization.
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 04/17/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation - but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year - it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade - as required by the announcement. In this instance - you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Criminal Investigation Series 1811 has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): Medical Requirements: The duties of positions in this series require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing - use of firearms - and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger - wrist - elbow - shoulder - hip - and knee joints is required. Arms - hands - legs - and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye - with or without correction - is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision - corrective lenses permitted - must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss - as measured by an audiometer - must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000 - 2000 - and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible - and involve activities under trying conditions - applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself - or others is disqualifying. Minimum Qualification Requirements: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include - but are not limited to: Investigating serious crimes and complex misdemeanors; utilizing an extensive array of standardized - optional - and innovative investigation procedures - techniques and methods to detect - investigate - and resolve crimes and other activities that are beyond the scope or requirements for solutions associated with standard patrol assignments; acting as liaison officer and facilitating the investigations of other Federal - State - and local law enforcement personnel involved in the investigation and disposition of major crimes; collecting and using forensic evidence to solve crimes and support court cases against criminals; analyzing - evaluating - and advising on law enforcement delivery systems and operations - as well as assessing the productivity - effectiveness - and efficiency of the activities and operations; and - coordinating and/or participate in a taskforce or other team to conduct highly complex - difficult and sensitive criminal - civil and administrative investigations involving alleged misconduct - criminal activity and/or corruption. Or - Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M. in field a directly related to this position being filled (such as criminal law - criminal justice - etc.). This education must include courses that demonstrate the knowledge - skills - and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Education must have been obtained in an accredited college - or university. Or - Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education (beyond a master's degree) and specialized experience as described above to meet total experience requirements. Driver's License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid - unrestricted State driver's license - have a safe driving record - and demonstrate that he or she is medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. Applicants are required to pass agency Government Vehicle Drivers physical examination. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs - therefore; please do not submit a copy of your driver's license with your application package. If an interview is requested - you may be required to provide a copy of your valid state-issued driver's license. Firearm Requirement: VA Police Officers are required to carry agency-approved firearms while on duty on VA property. Officers must achieve and maintain qualification/certification with the agency-approved firearms as condition of gaining and continuing employment as a Police Officer. Applicants must be able to possess firearms under the terms of the Gun Control Act of 1968 - as amended (18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9). You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Analysis and Problem Solving Arrest Attention to Detail Criminal Investigation Criminal Law Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Forensics Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork 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: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion - such as long periods of standing - walking - bending - stooping - reaching - crawling - and similar activities. Performance of work may take place in attics - crawlspaces - walls - ceilings - and other limited access spaces - or in rough terrain. The work may require some common characteristics and abilities of physical agility and dexterity to work in confined spaces and to move or lift moderately heavy objects. Work Environment: The work environment involves frequent exposure to moderate risk situations - some discomforts - unpleasant working conditions - and adverse weather conditions e.g. hot - cold - dry and wet. Safety or security precautions sometimes are necessary - and the position may have to use appropriate clothing or gear. May be required to work long and irregular hours - on weekends - holidays - or at night - and change shifts and duty hours to conduct extensive criminal investigations. For more information on these qualification standards - please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
 
 
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 Include but not limited to: The single focus of the Criminal Investigator is the investigation of suspected major offenses against Veterans Affairs (VA) patients - visitors and staff and U.S. government property and assets and the potential prosecution of criminals
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 The Criminal Investigator reports to the Chief of Police
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 Performs criminal and non-criminal investigative duties with emphasis on white-collar crime
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 Plans and conducts investigations of alleged violation of Title 18 - United States Code - including fraud - bribery - larceny - embezzlement - collusion - conflict of interest - as well as the violations of Title 18 which involve VA/VHA employees
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 Evaluates complaints and information to determine investigative merit
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 Gathers - analyzes - and reports on complex financial - observational - and other information to establish its evidentiary value and sufficiency
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 Obtains evidence - explains constitutional rights - performs search and seizures - and makes arrests
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 Prepares and reviews reports - makes recommendations - and prepares cases for prosecution
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 Collects enough evidence to support a court case against a criminal and explains to juries the significance of evidence as it relates to proof that a crime was committed
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 Coordinates and conducts joint investigations relating to alleged or suspected violations of criminal laws with other federal and state agencies such as the FBI - US Marshalls - etc
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 DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment
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 Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA
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 Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received
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 Virtual: This is not a virtual position
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 Position Description/PD#: Criminal Investigator/PD99720-S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Criminal Investigator

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Criminal Investigator