Wound Care NP | Surgical Services Leader

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) in Surgery Service to deliver a full range of NP services emphasizing quality and timeliness in Veteran care.

The role requires an NP master’s/doctorate, active licensure, and board certification; exam or credentialing processes apply. This position supports leadership, collaboration, and evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes and care delivery.

Qualifications

• Must have post-master's certificate/master's or doctoral NP degree.
• Must be graduate of an approved nursing school and accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
• Foreign-education graduates must have NP degree equivalency evaluated by a recognized agency.

Responsibilities

• Provides full range of NP services in Surgery Service with emphasis on quality and timeliness.
• Maintains active APN license in applicable state or territory.
• Meets basic and advanced APN requirements and adheres to professional standards.

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree as Nurse Practitioner

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

ACEN or CCNE accreditation

Foreign education evaluation for NP equivalency

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) in Surgery Service to deliver a full range of NP services emphasizing quality and timeliness in Veteran care.

The role requires an NP master’s/doctorate, active licensure, and board certification; exam or credentialing processes apply. This position supports leadership, collaboration, and evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes and care delivery.