Nurse Practitioner

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within 4 months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA ELRS program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Qualifications Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)

Basic Requirements:

English Language Proficiency
In accordance with 38 U.S.C
7402(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
Education: A post-master's certificate or master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner
(Applicants pending the completion of educational requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until the education requirements are met.) Must be a graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate 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)
NOTE: Foreign Education
Graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing programs, the nurse practitioner degree equivalency must be validated through an Agency recognized degree equivalency evaluation agency, such as the International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
Candidates with equivalent nurse practitioner masters or doctorate level degrees who possess current, full, active, and unrestricted registration and certification will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant appointment
License and Certification: License
All APN (NPs) must possess and maintain an active, current, full, and unrestricted APN license to practice as an NP in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia
Basic Certification
All APN (NPs) must maintain full and current board certification in an area of clinical specialty from one of the following: the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), or other nationally recognized certifying body in the area in which the Nurse Practitioner is academically prepared
NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and an APN (NP) assignment that are also performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
The following Scope, Education and Experience, and Dimension criteria must be met to qualify for Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) II: Exception to Licensure for Graduate Nurse Technicians
Candidates who otherwise meet the basic requirements, but do not possess the required licensure and/or certification, may be appointed at the entry step of the Nurse II, as a Graduate Nurse Technician - Nurse Practitioner on a temporary appointment up to any period not-to-exceed one year and a day under the authority of 38 U.S.C
§ 405(c)(2)(B)
Scope: Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others Education and Experience Requirement: Meets basic education requirement for APN (NP)
Nurse II is considered the entry grade level for APN (NPs); no experience is required
Dimension Requirement: APNs (NPs) at level II are expected to meet the following dimension requirements: Clinical Practice
Delivers evidence-based health care, demonstrating proficiency in the ability to manage a patient panel, population, or program
Outcome Focus
Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to evaluate the patient care delivery system within a patient panel or program, presents findings and contributes to changes that enhance the quality and timeliness of veteran/patient care
Leadership
Works effectively as a leader within a team/unit/group and seeks interdisciplinary collaboration as appropriate to enhance patient care
Professional Development
Acquires knowledge and skills to develop expertise in area of practice
Professionalism/Collegiality
Demonstrates effective communication skills and professional behavior, promoting cooperation and teamwork
Participates in interdisciplinary teams and processes that positively impact patient outcomes
The following Scope, Education and Experience, and Dimension criteria must be met to qualify for Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) III: Scope: Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care
Education and Experience Requirement: Meets basic education requirement for an APN (NP) AND one year of specialized APN (NP) experience equivalent to the Nurse II grade level
Dimension Requirement: APN (Nurse Practitioners) at grade III are expected to meet the following dimension requirements: Clinical Practice
Influences and models the delivery of evidence- based health care, demonstrating expertise in the ability to manage a patient panel, population, or program
Outcome Focus
Leads and implements changes that enhance the quality and timeliness of Veteran/patient care applying research and evidence in the delivery of healthcare for patient populations
Leadership
Initiates and leads interdisciplinary teams informed by structured approaches and processes to improve outcomes that positively impact care for a patient panel, population, or program
Professional Development
Acquires knowledge and skills, then disseminates acquired information within and/or outside the medical facility
Professionalism/Collegiality
Initiates and leads interdisciplinary teams developing systems that positively impact outcomes at the panel, population, or program level
Demonstrates effective communication skills and professional behavior, promoting cooperation and teamwork
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit
Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking 1hr; Standing 1hr; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Mental and emotional stability required.; At least 70 peripheral in horizontal meridian in each eye
Environmental Factors: Dust; Working closely with others; Working alone; lingering tobacco smoke from smokers).
Duties "Bend is a city in Central Oregon and the county seat of Deschutes County, Oregon, United States.
It is located to the east of the Cascade Range, on the Deschutes River.
The site became known by pioneers as a fordable crossing point of the river, where it was ran through a bend.
An 1870s ranch popularized the name \"Farewell Bend\", with the post office later distinguishing the area as Bend.
It was incorporated as a city in 1905, starting off as a logging town.
In 1910, Mirror Pond was created as a dammed river reservoir to provide energy.
In 1950, the two major logging companies were consolidated due to depleted timber, causing an economic drop.
In later decades, it experienced rapid growth as a center of recreation.
The Advanced Practice Nurse Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) practices in Mental Health (MH) Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission.
The PMHNP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management.
Duties include but not limited to: Uses advanced clinical judgment to independently provide evidence-based treatment to Veterans with acute or chronic mental illness including use of psychotropic medications, psychotherapy, and other modalities.
Provides patient and family education on medical/MH conditions, preventive measures, and prescribed treatments.
Demonstrates leadership and engages in collaboration with other MH and specialty care professionals while involving Veterans and their families (as appropriate), in treatment plan development.
Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Counsels and treats patients with substance use disorders.
Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services.
Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday- Wednesday, 0800-1630, Negotiable.
Telework: Ad-Hoc only.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
EDRP Authorized: Contact VHAEDRPProgramSupport@ , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
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