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.

Duties

The Erie VA Medical Center (VAMC) is recruiting a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) who functions as a member of the Pain Management Clinic as well as the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department to provide patient care with a focus on management of chronic pain. The CRNP is responsible and accountable for all elements of the advanced practice nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care Major Duties include but are not limited to: Adheres to established policies, standards of care, and standards of practice. Demonstrates leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient care. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, medication management, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction. Demonstrates a systematic body of knowledge to the diagnosis and treatment of actual or potential health problems, including syntheses of data, and the use of complex skills. Exercises a high degree of independent judgment with prescriptive authority as noted in their written practice of agreement as agreed upon with his/her collaborating physician. Considers all characteristics of the individual, including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, values, and previous experiences. Orders medications and procedures per establishing policies and guidelines. Serves as an advocate for patients and is clinically supportive of staff. Actively participates in unit/program level quality improvement processes and initiatives as well as customer service programs. Responsible for evaluating, diagnosing and developing a treatment plan, and evaluating response. Provides supportive interventions through active listening, understanding, affirmation, guidance, and reassurance. Provides education in a systematic manner and addressing needs for pain patients. Assists the chronic pain patient in accomplishing the goals of achieving and maintaining a level of well-being within the mental, physical, and spiritual dimensions of the individual. Serves as both a mentor and collaborator with others in project development. Actively leads nursing facility wide initiatives, trainings, and/or committees. Supports and actively participates in initiatives which include, but are not limited to, Stepped Care Model of Pain Management (SCM-PM), Opioid Safety Initiative (OSI), Stratification Tool for Opioids Risk Mitigation (STORM), Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), Stepped Care for Opioid Use Disorder Train the Trainer (SCOUTT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) and Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEDN), High Reliability Organization (HRO), Patient Centered Care, Just Culture, and I CARE. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Work Schedule: Typical tour of duty is expected to be Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm; however, weekends, nights, and the possibility of a Compressed Tour of Duty may be required if Veteran needs should arise. Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized for Highly Qualified Candidates EDRP Authorized: Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

Requirements

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. Preferred Experience: 2-3 years of Nursing experience is strongly preferred. 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 I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a 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. Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, siting, kneeling, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or during patient procedures and care. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. Use of fingers, both hands, and near and far vision is required.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Erie VA Medical Center 135 East 38th Street Erie, PA 16504 US
• Name: Krystal Jancze
• Phone: (412) 822-2222
• Email: [email protected]