Neurology Nurse Practitioner

at  US Veterans Health Administration

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: A MINIMUM OF 2 YEARS NURSE PRACTITIONER EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD OF NEUROLOGY.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• The primary duty of the practitioner is to provide Neurological services in support of the Neurology division and the mission of NWI.
• Evaluate and manage patients with chronic headaches such as migraine and tension-type headaches.
• Serves as the program APRN of the Neurology program.
• The APRN enables the Neurology program to perform well in national and VISN initiatives.
• Provide/direct services as needed to meet the needs of patients within the Neurology department at various sites of care within the health care system.
• Assess, plan, prescribe, implement, and evaluate care of patients using established standards of care in conjunction with designated collaborating physicians.
• Coordinate health services for patients and families with various health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes. Includes evaluating disorders of the nerves or blood vessels in the head and neck, infections and injuries.
• Documentation of medical care in patient medical records in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner to ensure continuity of patient care and fiscal responsibility to the department.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in addressing age-specific needs of patients served.
• Maintains clinic schedule and informs proper parties of same. - Continues to attend learning sessions designed to foster better care.
• Maintains a collaborative working relationship with all levels of organizational management.
• Evaluate processes and outcomes of patient care through participation in quality improvement efforts to enhance the delivery of excellent, cost-effective health care.
• Research utilization in clinical practice through participation in the research process; or by keeping abreast of current and new best practice standards of care.

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, Administrative hours. Additional information will be provided during interview process.
Telework: ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: authorized

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved 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). The approving official may authorize a waiver of the requirement for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing provided the college or university has regional accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time of the candidate’s graduation and the composite qualifications of the applicant warrant such consideration. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing.
• Master’s or Doctoral Degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or the Commission (ACEN-Formerly NCLAC) or the Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) 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. The certification must be in the specialty to which the individual is being appointed or selected.

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.

Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required.
Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.

EDUCATION

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 10:59 PM (ET) on 09/27/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12286020.

• To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
• Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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DUTIES

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran’s community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
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Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• The primary duty of the practitioner is to provide Neurological services in support of the Neurology division and the mission of NWI.
• Evaluate and manage patients with chronic headaches such as migraine and tension-type headaches.
• Serves as the program APRN of the Neurology program.
• The APRN enables the Neurology program to perform well in national and VISN initiatives.
• Provide/direct services as needed to meet the needs of patients within the Neurology department at various sites of care within the health care system.
• Assess, plan, prescribe, implement, and evaluate care of patients using established standards of care in conjunction with designated collaborating physicians.
• Coordinate health services for patients and families with various health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes. Includes evaluating disorders of the nerves or blood vessels in the head and neck, infections and injuries.
• Documentation of medical care in patient medical records in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner to ensure continuity of patient care and fiscal responsibility to the department.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in addressing age-specific needs of patients served.
• Maintains clinic schedule and informs proper parties of same. - Continues to attend learning sessions designed to foster better care.
• Maintains a collaborative working relationship with all levels of organizational management.
• Evaluate processes and outcomes of patient care through participation in quality improvement efforts to enhance the delivery of excellent, cost-effective health care.
• Research utilization in clinical practice through participation in the research process; or by keeping abreast of current and new best practice standards of care

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 10:59 PM (ET) on 09/27/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12286020.

• To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
• Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package