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Job opening: Nurse Practitioner (HBPC)

Salary: $88 163 - 147 829 per year
City: Boise
Published at: Aug 21 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
The Nurse Practitioner (HBPC) is a registered nurse with advanced education, clinical knowledge and experience who cares for a specific population of patients in a variety of settings. Services are generally provided in the home setting as well as by phone and Video Connect (VVC).

Duties

The Nurse Practitioner (HBPC) is responsible to provide the clinical leadership necessary to provide primary medical care at home to a clinically and psycho socially complex population of chronically ill and/or severely disable Veterans. Duties include but not limited to: Responsible for assessment, planning, coordinating, care, creation of individual treatment plans for patients receiving care from the HBPC program . Identifies the patient's medical problems and define the medical management, to include determining the need for subspecialty clinic and community service or care. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team as well as physician advisor s to provide excellent health care. Demonstrates skills that enable her/him to anticipate and implement preventive health measures with a strong emphasis on patient/significant other/family education. Incorporates veteran age, gender, culture , and learning abilities in the plan of care. Functions as a provider and oversees care provided to patients in the Boise Veterans Administration Medical Center/HBPC. This includes identifying the patient's medical problems, defining the medical management of these problems, and determining the need for consultation from medical/surgical/psychiatric subspecialty clinics. Provides leadership in improving patient care, maintaining standards of care, and directing and teaching personnel in a variety of settings. Assures all medical/psychiatric/nursing management of patients is within the credentialing scope of practice. Participates in the Performance Improvement Process for the Boise Veterans Administration Medical Center/HBPC. Maintains oversight and responsibility for professional practice issues, including appropriate licensure and certification. Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0800-1630 Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Available, 3+ days per pay period. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 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 and Certifications - At least 2 years in practice as an Nurse Practitioner. 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 - 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: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Moderate Carrying, 15-44 pounds; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Walking 4hrs; Standing 4hrs; Repeated bending 1hr; Driving required-Operating of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Mental and Emotional stability required. Environmental Factors: Outside and inside; Slippery or uneven walking surfaces; working alone.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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 Boise VA Medical Center 500 West Fort Street Boise, ID 83702 US
  • Name: Jordaniel Baynum
  • Phone: 503-220-8262 X51192
  • Email: [email protected]

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