There is a full-time position (80 hours per pay period) for a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) at the new Oconomowoc Facility.

Duties

This position is located at the Oconomowoc Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, working in the Primary Care Clinics, as part of the Medicine Division. The Nurse Practitioner will be a key member of the medical team, which includes MD's, NP's, RN's, LPN's, NA's and health aids. The Nurse Practitioner will also be a core member of the interdisciplinary team, which includes SW, PT, OT, SLP, MH, RD and pharmacy. The NP will be responsible to the Primary Care Division Section Chief. Responsibilities: Provide Comprehensive Primary care services to a panel of patients- obtain histories; conduct physical examinations; assess, diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions. Works within a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model (Nursing, clerical support and clinical support). Refer patients to specialty care when appropriate. Prescribe medications, order supplies, prosthetic devices and home health aides according to clinical privileges. Teach and counsel patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, plan of care and intervene with optimal treatment for patients and families; modify treatment plans as disease progresses. Support the advanced clinic access (ACA) principles to improve clinic flow, reduce number of visits per unique; Improve patient wait time in clinic. Participate in interdisciplinary councils, task forces and committees as assigned. Participate in selection and development of patient education materials Advance clinical knowledge and self and others by presenting continuing education programs for nursing and medical staff. Participate in the VA Medical Center Performance Measures and quality improvement activities The nurse practitioner has clinical expertise in care for patient in the outpatient setting. The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) has advanced competencies and skill in the holistic assessment, treatment and evaluation of outcomes for identified populations of individuals, families or groups. An APN is a professional nurse who has obtained a master's degree in nursing and is licensed to perform acts of prevention, diagnosis and prescription of therapeutic or corrective measures. Advanced Practice Nurses use specialized knowledge, skill, proficiency and independent practice to contribute to optimal patient outcomes. The APN functions autonomously and collaborates with other health professionals. A cope of practice will be prepared for each APN by the APN and her/ his collaborating physician in consultation with the designated Nurse Division Manager. Clinical privileges of the APN for the medical functions, with a collaborating physician, are established in accordance with Medical Center policy. Evaluation of performance and peer reviews is described in PSM VI-17. BLS required All other duties as assigned. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards 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 Work Schedule: Day Shift (Monday - Friday) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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. In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. 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. 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: A nurse practitioner must be licensed or otherwise recognized as a nurse practitioner in a State, possess a master's degree from a program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE, 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. Qualifications: Current RN license. Graduate of master's degree Nurse Practitioner program National NP certification required as an Adult, Acute Care, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Gerontological. Valid Driver's License WI Prescriptive Authority. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational skills. 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 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years 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 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years 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: Walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting in the direct care of patients. There may also be extended periods of sitting.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Clement J Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center 5000 West National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53295 US
• Name: Bethany Sinay
• Phone: 414-737-9497
• Email: [email protected]