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The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Gastroenterology is accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Assume responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction.
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. Must be a graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency.
- License and Certification: 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.
The following Scope, Education and Experience, and Dimension criteria must be met to qualify for Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) II:
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.
- Leadership: Works effectively as a leader within a team/unit/group.
- Professional Development: Acquires knowledge and skills to develop expertise in area of practice.
- Professionalism/Collegiality: Demonstrates effective communication skills and professional behavior.
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.
- Outcome Focus: Leads and implements changes that enhance the quality and timeliness of Veteran/patient care.
- Leadership: Initiates and leads interdisciplinary teams.
- Professional Development: Acquires knowledge and skills, then disseminates acquired information.
- Professionalism/Collegiality: Initiates and leads interdisciplinary teams.
Physical Requirements: Involves considerable amount of standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and turning. Requires carrying or lifting of objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Emotional and mental stability is required to effectively perform the essential functions of the position.
Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Telework: Not Available.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
EDRP Authorized: Contact Susan.Bringel@va.gov for questions/assistance.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.
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