- Program Manager position is located in Mental Health Service at the Togus location.
- Job Announcement The Program Manager is responsible for the implementation and oversight of multiple teams with Team Leads that report to them.
- See "Additional Information" below for details.
Nurse Practitioner - Augusta, United States - Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Description
Summary This Nurse PractitionerResponsibilities NOTE:
This multi-discipline recruitment that will result in the hiring of one of the following disciplines: Social Worker; Psychologist; Psychiatrist; Nurse Practitioner or
Physician Assistant Social Worker Posting:
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Psychologist Posting:
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Program Management Responsibilities:
(50%) Maintain overall responsibility for their teams and the delivery of outpatient general mental care. Report directly to the Chief of Mental Health Service. Supervise staff members on their team. Educate and assist teams in the implementation of various initiatives that impact their programs. Review daily the number of consults conducted in their Teams. Receive or pull daily information about open encounters on the team and share with the team leads. Gather data weekly and disseminate to the team leads in weekly meetings. Supervise personnel who build the clinics for the teams. Receive information from leadership daily about call outs for the team and work with team to help patients be seen or rescheduled. Manage interpersonal dynamics as they arise.
Clinical Responsibilities:
(50%) Consults widely on empirically based treatments, Conducts initial assessments, suicide assessments, evaluations, and updated care plans on a complete spectrum of mental health patients. Provides empirically based individual and group psychotherapy to mental health patients.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:
VA
Nurse Total Rewards Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available Telework:
Available on an Ad-Hoc basis at supervisor's discretion Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
May be authorized for highly qualified applicant Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required
Notifications:
This is not a Bargaining Unit Position This position is in the Excepted Service Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action).
The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. This position is covered by a special rate. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with
VAPolicy.
All applicants tentatively selected for
VAemployment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with
VAPolicy.
7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
Education. Graduate of a school of professional nursing. (1) 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 by the applicant; (a) The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 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 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.
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 (see paragraph 2c) will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant appointment.
Licensure and Certification. The following licensure and certification requirements are considered conditions of employment.(1) 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.
Basic Certification.(a) All APNs (NPs) must maintain full and current board certification in an area of clinical specialty from one of the following:
i The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC); ii The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB); or iii Other nationally recognized certifying body in the area in which the Nurse Practitioner is academically prepared.
(b)
The required basic certification as a Nurse Practitioner must be identified in support of any position being established or filled as an APN (NP).
An approved list of NP/APN certifications may be found on the Office of Nursing site at the Office of Nursing Services.
(c) Basic certification as a nurse practitioner is a condition of employment and qualifying factor for the specific assignment.(d) APNs (NPs) are credentialed and privileged to provide care based upon scope of practice, formal graduate nursing educational preparation, certification, and patient population.
It is the focus of care based on patient care needs, not the care setting, that defines the provider's scope of practice and basic certification required.
The scope of practice is determined by the provider's formal academic education and basic Nurse Practitioner certification.The assignment will either require a specific basic certification as a nurse practitioner, i.e., Mental Health, Women's Health, etc., or may allow for more than one basic nurse practitioner certification.
(e) The APNs (NPs) may also hold a specialty certification which in many cases is not specific to a Nurse Practitioner role.
Specialty certifications may be highly recommended but are not required as a condition of employment or required for an assignment and do not support the basic board certification nurse practitioner requirement.
(Mental Health Certification) 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.
(1) APN (Nurse Practitioner) II. (a) Scope. Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. (b) Education and Experience Requirement. D Meets basic education requirement for APN (CNS). Nurse II is considered the entry grade level for APN (NPs); no experience is required. (5) APN (Nurse Practitioner) III. (a) Scope. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care. (b) Education and Experience Requirement. Meets basic education requirement for an APN (NP).AND ii One year of specialized APN (NP) experience equivalent to the Nurse II grade level Reference:
VARegulations, specifically
VAHandbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
Physical Requirements:
All applicants must be physically able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. A pre-placement physical examination shall be completed prior to appointment.
Education Note:
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
You can verify your education here:
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education
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The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), or Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) must be fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission On Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Verification of accreditation may be obtained from or If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. If your school was accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation, but is no longer listed on the websites, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet. Additional Information Annual leave shall accrue for full-time Nurses, and Nurse Anesthetists at the rate of 8 hours for each full biweekly pay period. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VAencourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in
VAare covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive , VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.