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Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

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
Education
Graduate of a school of professional nursing
(1) Education Accreditation Requirement
Nursing education must be from a school of professional nursing accredited by one of the following accrediting organizations at the time the program was completed by the applicant; (a) The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326
The ACEN accredits all levels of nursing programs, including clinical doctorate, masters/post master's certificate, baccalaureate, associate and diploma nursing education programs
(Note: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission/NLNAC changed its name to ACEN in May 2013
ACEN's website may be utilized to verify accredited programs using automated inquiry processes; however, for verification of any nursing program's accreditation prior to 1998, an automated inquiry cannot be used and ACEN must be contacted directly via their email contact information on the ACEN website to verify.); OR (b) The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 7, Washington, DC 20001
The CCNE is an accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and accredits nursing education programs at the bachelor and master's level
(2) 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 (see paragraph 2c) will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant appointment
Licensure and Certification
The following licensure and certification requirements are considered conditions of employment
(1) APNs (NPs) must possess and maintain an active, current, full and unrestricted APN license to practice as a NP in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia
Basic Certification
(a) All APNs (NPs) must maintain full and current board certification in an area of clinical specialty from one of the following: i The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC); ii The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB); or iii Other nationally recognized certifying body in the area in which the Nurse Practitioner is academically prepared
(b) The required basic certification as a Nurse Practitioner must be identified in support of any position being established or filled as an APN (NP)
An approved list of NP/APN certifications may be found on the Office of Nursing site at the Office of Nursing Services
(c) Basic certification as a nurse practitioner is a condition of employment and qualifying factor for the specific assignment
(d) APNs (NPs) are credentialed and privileged to provide care based upon scope of practice, formal graduate nursing educational preparation, certification, and patient population
It is the focus of care based on patient care needs, not the care setting, that defines the provider's scope of practice and basic certification required
The scope of practice is determined by the provider's formal academic education and basic Nurse Practitioner certification
The assignment will either require a specific basic certification as a nurse practitioner, i.e., Mental Health, Women's Health, etc., or may allow for more than one basic nurse practitioner certification
(e) The APNs (NPs) may also hold a specialty certification which in many cases is not specific to a Nurse Practitioner role
Specialty certifications may be highly recommended but are not required as a condition of employment or required for an assignment and do not support the basic board certification nurse practitioner requirement
(Mental Health Certification Required) Grade Determination
In addition to the basic qualification requirements, the grade level of an APN (NP) is based on a combination of education and experience
Beyond the minimum education requirements, grade determination for appointment, advancement and promotion will be based on the following specific requirement for an APN (NP)
The level of practice at which an APN (NP) may perform is based upon a combination of many factors
Beyond the minimum educational requirements, grade determination, upon appointment and advancement, is dependent upon aspects such as continued professional development (formal and/or informal education), clinical performance, judgment, outcomes (at the service level and beyond), leadership and interpersonal skills that influence, inspire and motivate others within their program/service or beyond
As the APN (NP) acquires the knowledge, skills and judgment that accrues with experience, the privilege of increased authority for patient care and service in administrative roles is expanded as applicable
(1) APN (Nurse Practitioner) II
(a) Scope
Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
(b) Education and Experience Requirement
D Meets basic education requirement for APN (CNS)
Nurse II is considered the entry grade level for APN (NPs); no experience is required
(5) APN (Nurse Practitioner) III
(a) Scope
Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care
(b) Education and Experience Requirement
Meets basic education requirement for an APN (NP)
AND ii One year of specialized APN (NP) experience equivalent to the Nurse II grade level 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
Physical Requirements: All applicants must be physically able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position
A pre-placement physical examination shall be completed prior to appointment.