Nurse Practitioner - Oncology

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) , a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible. Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) Basic Requirements Education: A post‑master's certificate, master’s or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner. Pending completion may be referred and tentatively selected but cannot be hired until requirements are met. Must be a graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by either ACEN or CCNE . Foreign graduates must validate equivalency through a recognized agency such as ICD and must possess current, unrestricted registration and certification. License: All APN (NPs) must possess and maintain an active, current, full, and unrestricted APN license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. 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 either the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), or another nationally recognized certifying body in the area of preparation. NOTE: Grandfathering Provision – All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and an APN (NP) assignment performing the duties 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. Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) II 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 Requirement: APNs (NPs) at level II are expected to meet the following dimensions: 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 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. Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) III 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 one year of specialized APN (NP) experience equivalent to the Nurse II grade level. Dimension Requirement: APNs (Nurse Practitioners) at grade III are expected to meet the following dimensions: Clinical Practice: Influences and models the delivery of evidence‑based health care, demonstrating expertise in managing a patient panel, population, or program. Outcome Focus: Leads and implements changes that enhance the quality and timeliness of veteran/patient care applying research and evidence in the delivery of healthcare for patient populations. Leadership: Initiates and leads interdisciplinary teams informed by structured approaches and processes to improve outcomes that positively impact care for a patient panel, population, or program. Professional Development: Acquires knowledge and skills, then disseminates acquired information within and/or outside the medical facility. Professionalism/Collegiality: Initiates and leads interdisciplinary teams developing systems that positively impact outcomes at the panel, population, or program level. Demonstrates effective communication skills and professional behavior, promoting cooperation and teamwork. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. #J-18808-Ljbffr