The Neurology NP will work at the Floyd Lindstrom clinic in Colorado Springs, Colorado in Neurology/Medicine Service of Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS). The Neurology NP will serve to enhance general and subspecialty neurologic care to veterans with a wide range of neurologic disorders. The primary role of the Neurology NP will be in the outpatient follow-up and management of veterans with chronic neurologic disorders.

Duties

The ECHCS Neurology Service at the Floyd Lindstrom clinic maintains outpatient care. Neurology NP will be primarily responsible for providing safe, effective, patient-centered, and timely sub-specialty services to patients requiring ongoing outpatient neurologic care. Demonstrates competency using the nursing process in providing assessments and diagnosis Demonstrates knowledge of harm reduction and motivational interviewing Is experienced with computer documentation Provides age-specific care for population defined in functional statement by adapting care and altering the environment according to knowledge of normal growth Demonstrates clinical competence in performing practice specific and selected specialized competencies specific to Neurology clinic Identifies patient/family learning needs. Plans implements, and documents education provided to patients and families Consistently conducts self in manner that demonstrates accountability and adherence to standards of professional practice Must be Recognizes ethical issues in the provision of care and identifies resources to address patient/family rights issues Delivers care that preserves/protects patient's autonomy, dignity, and rights including maintaining confidentiality and accuracy of all patient information such as verbal communication and electronic and printed material Serves as a resource to patients and other staff in addressing ethical/care issues in the Neurology Service Maintains professional boundaries Neurology NP will be expected to practice neurology using an evidence based approach The Neurology NP will provide high quality outpatient care for patients with these and related disorders Neurology NP will serve to enhance general and subspecialty neurologic care to veterans with a wide range of neurologic disorders. The Neurology NP will foster patient trust and confidence through integrity, knowledge, education, continuity, and availability for all the patients seen in follow-up. In the event that clinical trials or other clinical research projects on the service can be enhanced by the involvement of the Neurology NP, participation in patient recruitment, data collection, etc. will be expected. 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: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Not eligible Telework: Not eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Not eligible Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Citizen of the United States [in accordance with section 7402(c) of title 38, United States Code (U.S.C.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a). English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). 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. (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 program may be used to qualify however MUST be validated through an Agency recognized degree equivalency evaluation agency, such as the International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). Must meet one of the Education requirements: Post-master's certificate, OR, master's OR doctorate from a school of professional nursing accredited by either ACEN or CCNE at the time of program completion. (Required) As a graduate of a foreign school of professional nursing program, I possess a nurse practitioner degree equivalency validated through an Agency recognized degree equivalency evaluation agency. (Required) Licensure and Certification. The following licensure and certification requirements are considered conditions of employment. License. All 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. 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. APN (Nurse Practitioner) II 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. Education and Experience Requirement. Meets basic education requirement for APN (CNS). Nurse II is considered the entry grade level for APN (NPs); no experience is required. APN (Nurse Practitioner) III Meets basic education requirement for an APN (NP). AND One year of specialized APN (NP) experience equivalent to the Nurse II grade level. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA HANDBOOK 5005/160 PART II APPENDIX G6a January 29, 2024 II-G6a-1 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: The position requires visual acuity, keen hearing , clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. Mechanical impatient lifts are provided. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations, operative/invasive procedures, or home settings. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be mature flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities, based on patient needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements as a condition of employment. The incumbent who provides care in home settings or other off-site locations may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Eastern Colorado HCS Denver 13611 E. Colfax Ave Aurora, CO 80045 US
• Name: Mark Chapa
• Phone: 307-318-5807
• Email: [email protected]