VACANCY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1006778
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.
VA Roseburg Healthcare System (VARHS) consists of a medical center located in Roseburg, OR and four community based outpatient clinics (CBOC) strategically located in Eugene, North Bend, and Brookings, OR and Crescent City, CA. VARHS provides primary care and hospital services in medicine, surgery, and mental health for the 62,000 veterans residing in Central and Southern Oregon and Northern California.
In Roseburg you will find an excellent quality of life in a family oriented community. While providing all of the amenitities of a larger city, Roseburg still offers the relaxed atmosphere of a small town. Nestled in the forested Umpqua Valley, Roseburg offers unlimited recreational opportunities among lush forests, rushing rivers, cascading waterfalls, and ocean beaches. Golfing, fishing, hiking, camping, skiing, and beach combing are all within easy access. For more information on Roseburg and the surrounding area go to http://www.visitroseburg.org.
Applications recieved on or before December 27, 2013 will be included in the intitial referral of candidates. Additiona referrals will be made, if needed, as applications are received. Announcement will remain open until position is filled.
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.
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.
EDUCATION DEBT REDUCTION PROGRAM: The incumbent for this position may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program. Please contact Human Resources at this medical center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator for additional information.
Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized.
TRAVEL REQUIRED