Nurse Practitioner

2 days ago

Waco, Texas, United States Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner to join our team at the Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the overall success of our healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Initiate and participate in patient safety activities to improve outcomes
  • Implement educational plans to meet changing program or service needs
  • Educate colleagues and serve as a preceptor and/or mentor on patient safety initiatives and standards
  • Support and enhance client self-determination
  • Serve as a resource for clients and staff in addressing ethical issues
  • Participate in ethics consultations
  • Collaborate with others in research activities to improve care
  • Identify and assess resource utilization and safety issues, taking appropriate action
Requirements
  • United States Citizenship
  • English Language Proficiency
  • Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
  • Master's or Doctoral Degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia
  • Nurse Practitioners must be licensed or otherwise recognized as a nurse practitioner in a State and maintain full and current certification as a nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body
Preferred Experience and Certifications

Will be determined by Specialty

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 III - Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience
  • Nurse II - 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; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience
Physical Requirements

Determined by the position

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the appropriate State agency and accredited by either: a) The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN); or b) The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.

Additional Information

Annual leave shall accrue for full-time Nurses, and Nurse Anesthetists at the rate of 8 hours for each full biweekly pay period.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

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.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy).

VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations.

If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.

The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

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