Nurse Practitioner (Community Living Center w/Recruitment-Relocation Incentive/EDRP)

Diversity Group; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Relocation incentives

Job summary

West Texas VA Health Care System in Big Spring, TX seeks a full-time Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care in the Community Living Center, emphasizing quality and timely veteran care.

The role requires NP licensure, a master’s degree or higher, and board certification. Recruitment/Relocation incentives and Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility are available.

Qualifications

• Post-master's certificate, master's, or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner.
• APN licensure and board certification in appropriate specialty.
• Foreign education evaluated for equivalence if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a patient panel with acute and chronic conditions.
• Develops and implements individualized plans for optimal population health.
• Orders and interprets labs and diagnostic tests; prescribes interventions.

Skills

APN license

Leadership

Evidence-based practice

Clinical decision making

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Summary

The West Texas VA Health Care System - Big Spring - TX is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to practice in the Community Living Center to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the VA mission. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized to a highly qualified candidate. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

Qualifications

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: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) - Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) - or Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP) 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
• Preferred Experience: 3 years of experience in a Community Living Center - skilled nursing facility - or long-term care setting
• Experience managing geriatric patiens with complex - chronic conditions
• Experience in end-of-like/palliative care and advance care planning
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary care team
• Familiarity with VA clinical systems and level-of-care certification (or equivalent)
• Experience in QAPI - root cause analysis - or case review
• Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary
• Some work may require movement between offices - hospitals - warehouses - and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work
• Work may also require walking/standing - in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site
• Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds.

Duties

• Note: This position may also be filled by a Physician at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/886645300/preview The Nurse Practitioner will 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
• Additional duties include: Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team
• 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
• Assesses 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more 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
• Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• 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