Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions as an integral member of the healthcare team, working in the collaboration with physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacist, therapists, nutritionist, psychologist, clerical staff, and others to coordinate and to enhance the quality of care provided for patients. The NP is an Advanced Practice RN who demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to coordinate medical care for a group of patients. The NP is an independent member of the Medical Staff, with delineated clinical privileges. The NP is accountable for the evaluation, management, and coordination of care for a panel of patients under his/her care. Provides comprehensive outpatient primary, preventative and wellness care as well as a spectrum of acute, episodic and end -of-life care to Veterans. This includes test/studies, initiating consults and referrals, prescribing medication and supplies in accordance with VA policy, VA formulary and State Regulations and formulating, initiating and responsible for documented clinical performance outcomes at the primary care service level. The NP guides, develops, and supports staff from a leadership perspective. Uses professional standards of care, scientific evidence, and practice to evaluate programs and/or service activities. Teaching activities are for NP students and may occur within the NP's practice setting. The NP is responsible for documented clinical performance outcomes at the primary care service level. Guides, develops, and supports staff from a leadership perspective; uses professional standards of care, scientific and evidence based practice to evaluate programs and /or service activities. NP will integrate Whole Health Initiatives into daily practice. Executive position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care. The NP will be held accountable to the Board according to their state licensure for the continuous and comprehensive management of broad range of personal health services for which the nurse practitioner is educationally prepared for which competencies have been maintained. The NP executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care. Works collaboratively with the PACT Teamlet ( Patient, Primary Care Provider, RN Care Manager, Clinical Associate and Clerical Associate) and expanded Team (family/caregiver, internal and community-based services and disciplines involved in providing care to the patient) in developing the patient driven holistic care plan for life. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, varying tours between 0700 - 1730 Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
A Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be approved for a highly qualified candidate. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP):
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program. To participate in the program in the program, you must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with the VHA Policy and submit your application within four months of appointment. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-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). OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) 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. Possess a master's degree from a program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE. 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. Licensed or otherwise recognized as a nurse practitioner in a State; maintain full and current certification as a nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body. The certification must be in the specialty to which the individual is being appointed or selected. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience If MSN obtained in a Bridge Program, no BSN is required. ; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. Preferred
Experience:
At least one year Internal or Family medicine in a Primary Care setting. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 lbs); Straight pulling and pushing (0.5 hour); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Walking and Standing (4 hours); Kneeling (0.5 hour); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordinating simultaneously; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid permitted); Mental and emotional stability required.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday - Friday, varying tours between 0700 - 1730 Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
A Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be approved for a highly qualified candidate. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP):
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program. To participate in the program in the program, you must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with the VHA Policy and submit your application within four months of appointment. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-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). OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) 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. Possess a master's degree from a program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE. 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. Licensed or otherwise recognized as a nurse practitioner in a State; maintain full and current certification as a nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body. The certification must be in the specialty to which the individual is being appointed or selected. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience If MSN obtained in a Bridge Program, no BSN is required. ; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. Preferred
Experience:
At least one year Internal or Family medicine in a Primary Care setting. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 lbs); Straight pulling and pushing (0.5 hour); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Walking and Standing (4 hours); Kneeling (0.5 hour); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordinating simultaneously; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid permitted); Mental and emotional stability required.
- Department:
0610 Nurse - Salary Range:
$78,148 to $153,845 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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