VA Hiring Process

[wife&mommyRN]

From the previous posts I've read the VA hiring process is pretty long and drawn out. I've applied to two different VA sites. The VA an hour away from my home I can always get in contact with a nurse recruiter and my application status for two posting says "referred to selecting official." The VA closest to my home, I can't get through to the recruiter, she emailed me back once and the status of all the apps just says "application received." I do know a nurse practitioner that works at this VA site and she tried to give my resume to the recruiter, but I had to apply online.

For those of you that are familiar with the hiring process, any idea what the next step is. In all there are around 20 RN vacancies. The two systems have two completely different online application submissions, how will I know if I've completed the application process correctly, its a little confusing

I've been applying since I've graduated and earlier this year I found out that I was applying the wrong way so those positions don't count. These positions closed in September.

Thanks in advance ?

[BermudaTriangle, DNP, APRN]

Just to update my post.. I've done my physical, fingerprints..did equip/vetpro.

I am doing my NP privilege form and references check will be sent out next week.

This has been the longest the pre-employment process of my life. Going on 9 months. I'm hoping to start in December.

[Happy.Nurselet, LPN]

Sigh.... I'm both saddened and comforted reading these posts. I had an interview at the end of September and received a soft offer, have done all of my part, but I'm still waiting for a firm offer with a start date. While I do understand government red tape, three months from receiving an offer and still not knowing when I start is rough.

[RNeef]

What are the forms that your reference has to send back in? My references have been called, but I'm curious what these forms entail?

[PSGRN]

I had my interview on Feb 14, 2019. Received tentative offer on March 1, 2019 and had my Physical & fingerprinting done on march 28. I'm still waiting for my Vetpro and Equip. I emailed HR about how can I get signed up for VETPRO, but I didn't get any response from them yet. Can someone tell me what should I do ? I am working in an outpatient clinic now, also I does perdiem hospital inpatient care too. I didn't mention my outpatient job in my resume, because of the fear that, they don't call me for the interview. Do you guys think , if I have to put all my jobs which is not in my resume to Vetpro? guys help me out please......

[Guest1030015]

4 minutes ago, PSGRN said:

Do you guys think , if I have to put all my jobs which is not in my resume to Vetpro? guys help me out please......

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I personally would list all employment history as directed in Vetpro. The U.S. government is going to know that you are working there. ;)

You should receive an e-mail with the person assigned to do your Vetpro screening. Reach out and see if he/she can do that piece of your check last. The HR person at my former place of employment was contacted and immediately went running to my boss to tell her. Fortunately, I was transparent with my boss and even used her as a reference.

[PSGRN]

I didn't receive any emails from my HR about who is going to do my Vetpro?. Also if I put my current outpatient clinic job in Vetpro, is it going to be okay?, beacause I didn't mention this job in my resume . But I'm still doing my hospital job too.

[PSGRN]

Can I check, if my Vetpro Crendentialling is completed, by logging into Vetpro site?