Advanced Practice Nurse

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Authorized

Federal benefits

Job summary

The Advanced Practice Nurse (NP) at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center delivers comprehensive primary care, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention within a Veteran-centric program. The role requires leadership in evidence-based practice and collaboration with the Primary Care Team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Applicants must hold an NP degree with post-master certification or higher, be licensed and board-certified, and meet accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• NP degree is required.
• Post-master certificate or higher required.
• Accredited NP program by ACEN/CCNE required.
• Active NP license in the US required.
• NP board certification required.
• Foreign education evaluated if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of patients in primary care.
• Develops and implements care plans for population health.
• Demonstrates leadership within the primary care team and interdisciplinary colleagues.
• Orders and interprets labs and diagnostic tests.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Initiates referrals to specialty services and provides patient education.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Health promotion

Evidence-based care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Orders labs/tests

EHR systems

Education

NP degree

Post-master certificate

ACEN/CCNE accredited program

NP licensure

NP board certification

Foreign education eval

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Summary

The Advanced Practice Nurse will provide direct patient care in the Primary Care Department at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. EDRP Authorized is being offered. Please read under the "Duties" section for complete information on the EDRP program.

Qualifications

Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)

Basic Requirements:

• 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 - 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 Board Certification - All APN (NPs) must maintain full and current basic board certification in one of the following: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) 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
• All APN (NPs) must maintain full and current basic board certification in one of the following: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) - Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) - or Women's Health Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) 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
• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• 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 - demonstrates 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
• Preferred Experience: Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) experience in Primary Care and/or Family Medicine
• Physical Requirements: Physical requirements are those physical - mental and emotional capabilities and characteristics that are essential for successful job performance
• Physical requirements must be clearly supported by the actual duties of the position and documented in the position description or functional statement - and supported by a studies or evaluations establishing physical requirements is job-related to the occupations
• An applicant or employee may not be disqualified arbitrarily on the basis of physical requirements or other criteria that do not relate specifically to performance of the duties of a specific position.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) practices as Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Primary Care to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission
• The NP provides advanced clinical practice - consultation and management
• The major duties and responsibilities of the position are: Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice
• Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members
• Orders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studies
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services
• Provides education to patients and their families
• Assess and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence
• 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 - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Telework: Available EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
• Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application
• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply
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