Advanced Practice Nurse
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in the Primary Care setting functions as the case manager for a complex veteran population in the PACT team. PACT is a unique model designed to develop care that is comprehensive and far reaching, extending beyond the spectrum of a patient in an exam room or clinical setting. The APN assumes primary medical responsibility for the PACT patients in their case load, identifying medical problems and defining their medical management. The APN is responsible for prescribing medications and treatments in accordance to their individual scope of practice. The APN performs history and physical assessments, arranges for diagnostic workups, and/or treatments for assigned patients assigned to the PACT team with collaboration of the Primary Care Provider. The APN determines the need for consultation from specialty clinics and when the need arises, facilitates the admission to the hospital. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm, occasional Saturday work may be required. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP):
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program within VHA. If selected for this position you must meet specific individual eligibility criteria in accordance with VHA policy 1021 and apply for EDRP within four (4) months of appointment. Final award amount and program start date is determined after review of a complete EDRP application and supporting documentation 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, 11/19/2019. 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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. 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. 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. Possess a master's degree from a program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE. Nurse Practitioner:
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 you are applying Clinical Nurse Specialist:
Possess a Master's degree from an academic program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE and maintain full and current certification as a clinical nurse specialist from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body The certification must be in the specialty to which you are applying Preferred
Experience:
FNP-BC Experience in the care and treatment of patients in an outpatient setting and experience with complex mental health/behavior health Prescribing Experience Work independently and able to make highly competent professional judgments and decisions, solid clinical acumen, and provide support to physicians Work in an interdisciplinary team Patient/family education skills Prescriptive Authority Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. 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:
Heavy lifting (over 45 lbs.); Heavy Carrying (over 45 lbs.); Straight pulling (1 hour); Pushing (1 hour); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (7 hours); Standing (over 7 hours); Kneeling (.5 hours); Repeated bending (7 hours); Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish basic shades of colors; Hearing without aid; Mental and Emotional stability required.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in the Primary Care setting functions as the case manager for a complex veteran population in the PACT team. PACT is a unique model designed to develop care that is comprehensive and far reaching, extending beyond the spectrum of a patient in an exam room or clinical setting. The APN assumes primary medical responsibility for the PACT patients in their case load, identifying medical problems and defining their medical management. The APN is responsible for prescribing medications and treatments in accordance to their individual scope of practice. The APN performs history and physical assessments, arranges for diagnostic workups, and/or treatments for assigned patients assigned to the PACT team with collaboration of the Primary Care Provider. The APN determines the need for consultation from specialty clinics and when the need arises, facilitates the admission to the hospital. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm, occasional Saturday work may be required. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP):
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program within VHA. If selected for this position you must meet specific individual eligibility criteria in accordance with VHA policy 1021 and apply for EDRP within four (4) months of appointment. Final award amount and program start date is determined after review of a complete EDRP application and supporting documentation 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, 11/19/2019. 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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. 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. 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. Possess a master's degree from a program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE. Nurse Practitioner:
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 you are applying Clinical Nurse Specialist:
Possess a Master's degree from an academic program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE and maintain full and current certification as a clinical nurse specialist from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body The certification must be in the specialty to which you are applying Preferred
Experience:
FNP-BC Experience in the care and treatment of patients in an outpatient setting and experience with complex mental health/behavior health Prescribing Experience Work independently and able to make highly competent professional judgments and decisions, solid clinical acumen, and provide support to physicians Work in an interdisciplinary team Patient/family education skills Prescriptive Authority Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. 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:
Heavy lifting (over 45 lbs.); Heavy Carrying (over 45 lbs.); Straight pulling (1 hour); Pushing (1 hour); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (7 hours); Standing (over 7 hours); Kneeling (.5 hours); Repeated bending (7 hours); Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish basic shades of colors; Hearing without aid; Mental and Emotional stability required.
- Department:
0610 Nurse - Salary Range:
$99,097 to $131,789 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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