Nurse Practitioner-Mental Health- HUD VASH

Summary

PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET. The North Florida/South Georgia VA Healthcare System's Mental Health Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Nurse Practitioner (NP) located in Tallahassee - FL. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program.

Applicants pending the completion of certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected - but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

• All applicants must meet the following basic qualifications
• United States Citizenship:
  Must be a US Citizen
• English Language Proficiency:
  In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Education:
  
  A post-master's certificate or master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner from a school of professional nursing
• (Transcripts Required) The education must be accredited by one of the following accrediting organizations at the time the program was completed:
  The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
  - NOTE:
  
  The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission/NLNAC changed its name to ACEN in May 2013
  -or
  - The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) - an accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
• In cases of 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)
• Applicants with equivalent Nurse Practitioner masters or doctorate level degrees who possess current - full - active and unrestricted registration and certification will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant appointment
• License:
  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
• (Copy of NP License Required)
  
  NOTE:
  
  Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and an APN (NP) assignment that are also performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Grade Determinations:
  In addition to the basic qualification requirements - the grade level of a NP is based on a combination of education and experience
• Nurse Practitioner II:
  Scope
• Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• Education and Experience Requirement
• None beyond the basic requirements
• Dimension Requirement
• NPs at this grade are expected to meet the following dimension requirements:
  Clinical Practice
• Delivers evidence-based health care - demonstrating proficiency in the ability to manage a patient panel - population or program
• Outcome Focus
• Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to evaluate the patient care delivery system within a patient panel or program - presents findings and contributes to changes that enhance the quality and timeliness of veteran/patient care
• Leadership
• Works effectively as a leader within a team/unit/group and seeks interdisciplinary collaboration as appropriate to enhance patient care
• Professional Development
• Acquires knowledge and skills to develop expertise in area of practice
• Professionalism/Collegiality
• Demonstrates effective communication skills and professional behavior - promoting cooperation and teamwork
• Participates in interdisciplinary teams and processes that positively impact patient outcomes
• Nurse Practitioner III:
  Scope
• Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience - and creative approaches to management of complex client care
• Education and…