Advanced Practice Nurse; Certified Nurse Practitioner - Hematology & Oncology

Overview

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner provides a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The Nurse Practitioner delivers advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management within the Hematology & Oncology section of Medicine Service.

Education: A post‑master’s certificate or master’s or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner. Applicants pending completion of educational requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until the education requirements are met. Must be a graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) at the time of program completion.

NOTE: Foreign Education graduates must have their nurse practitioner degree equivalency validated by an agency recognized for degree equivalency evaluation, such as the International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). Candidates with equivalent master’s or doctoral level degrees that possess current, full, active, and unrestricted registration and certification will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing.

License: All APN (NPs) must possess and maintain an active, current, full, and unrestricted APN license to practice as an NP in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

Basic Board Certification: All APN (NPs) must maintain full and current basic board certification in one of the following:
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), or Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP) from one of the following boards: the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), or other nationally recognized certifying body in the area in which the Nurse Practitioner is academically prepared.

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.

• Scope: Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others.
• Education and Experience Requirement: Meets basic education requirement for APN (NP). Nurse II is considered the entry grade level for APN (NPs); no experience is required.
• Dimension Requirements:
  • Clinical Practice: Delivers evidence‑based health care, demonstrating proficiency in managing 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 the 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.

• Scope: Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care.
• Education and Experience Requirement: Meets basic education requirement for an APN (NP) AND