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Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: Pineville, LA
Salary: Please contact for more information
Job Type: Full Time - Excepted Service Permanent
Phone: (318)473-0010x2249

JOB SUMMARY:

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Central Louisiana is a place where all of Louisiana comes together from culture to food to music. Rich in history and surrounded by the Kisatchie National Forest, bikers, hikers, hunters and nature observers find themselves in paradise.

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.

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. 

 

The Alexandria VA Health Care System (AVAHCS) is recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to function as the Substance Use Disorder (SUDS) Clinic Supervisor and prescribing provider for the Ambulatory Detoxification Program.   The SUDS Program provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary services to Veterans with substance abuse issues.

 

THIS POSITION IS OPENED UNTIL FILLED: THE 1ST CUT-OFF DATE IS DECEMBER 18, 2013 AND EVERY 15 WORKDAYS THEREAFTER IF A SELECTION IS NOT MADE FROM THE FIRST CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBLES.

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.


Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses not authorized for this position.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Not Required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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• 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