Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Peri-Op / Anesthesia

Qualifications Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) Basic Requirements: Education: A post-master's certificate or master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner (Applicants pending the 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 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) NOTE: Foreign Education 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) Candidates 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 - All APN (NPs) must possess and maintain an active, current, full, and unrestricted APN license to practice as an NP in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia Basic Board Certification - Either Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) or Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) certification 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 The following Scope, Education and Experience, and Dimension criteria must be met to qualify for 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: APN (Nurse Practitioners) at grade III are expected to meet the following dimension requirements: Clinical Practice Influences and models the delivery of evidence- based health care, demonstrating expertise in the ability to manage 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 Preferred Experience: Experience in a Surgical ICU or perioperative care setting for patients that have had cardiac surgery, major thoracic surgery, major vascular surgery, major general surgery, oncologic surgery, urology and ENT surgery Experience in post-anesthesia care Ability to work mostly weekday shifts, with occasional flexibility to cover night shifts or weekend day shifts once or twice per month. ]]]]>