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    Dermatology Advanced Practice Provider-Nurse Practitioner - Richmond, United States - Veterans Health Administration

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    FULL POSITION TITLE:

    DERMATOLOGY ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER NURSE PRACTITIONER

    Qualifications




    Basic Requirements:

    • 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
    • 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); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
    • Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
    • (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6); OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
    • Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
    • Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia
    • Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT)

    Exception:
    Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.)


    NOTE:
    Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and 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:
    The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade


    • The Dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment:
    • Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I, Level I Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
    • An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional professional nursing required
    • Nurse I, Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
    • An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
    • Nurse I, Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
    • Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
    • An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I, Level 2; OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I, Level 2; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience; OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
    • Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
    • A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
    • Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
    • MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
    *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees


    Reference:
    VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard


    • This can be found in the local Human Resources Office

    Physical Requirements:
    See VA Directive and Handbook 5019


    • This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, and sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands, both legs and repeated bending while wearing protective lead
    • Heavy lifting (45 lbs
    • and over); Heavy Carrying (45 lbs
    • and over); Straight Pulling (up to 4 hours); Pushing (up to 4 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 8 hours); Standing (up to 8 hours); Repeated bending (up to 8 hours); Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Specific visual requirement: Read typed Chapters; Correctable vision :20/40 in one eye; Ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted)
    • The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders; Emotional and

    Mental Stability:
    The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs


    • Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment

    Work Environment:
    Work is performed primarily in a patient care setting; adequately lighted, temperature controlled, and ventilated


    • Office temperatures fluctuate periodically; involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as clinics, offices, meeting and training rooms or libraries; exposure to noise and dust on occasion
    • The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated
    • The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures.

    Duties

    "We are seeking an excellent and compassionate Dermatology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Nurse Practitioner to honor our Veterans with exceptional dermatology care.

    Dermatology APP is accountable for specialty care of patients seen in the outpatient Dermatology Clinic at the Richmond VA Medical Center and will report to the Chief of Dermatology.

    Duties/tasks include, but are not limited to: Performs thorough dermatologic examinations relevant to the patient's chief complaint or medical history Demonstrates the ability to diagnose and treat Dermatology patients within the outpatient setting Performs dermatologic procedures as detailed within their credentials (i.e.
    skin excisions, nerve chemodenervation, cryotherapy, etc as enumerated in Dermatology credentials Performs, tracks and interprets results from diagnostic skin biopsies to aid in assessments/treatment plans Demonstrates competency in dermatologic/pharmacologic therapies Liaisons with the attending dermatologist on complex dermatologic patients Provides relevant dermatologic or pharmacologic education to patients and their families Health Administrative duties: Evaluates consults and determines the appropriate disposition, performing procedures as required and using the correct note titles to complete the consults Completes all encounters for services rendered within 24 hours Acknowledges and dispositions all notifications and/or secure messages within 72 hours Notifies patients of urgent laboratory results within 24 hours, routine pathology results dispositioned within 7 days Facilitates access to the Dermatology team for other Health Care Providers Participates in quality assurance program with a multi-disciplinary group- developing criterion for administrative goals in the section May aid in the review and disposition of new consults received in Vista within 48 hours May participate in the uploading of dermatologic photography to the electronic medical record VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA

    Nurse Total Rewards Pay:
    Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
    Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

    Retirement:
    Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

    Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

    Work Schedule:
    Monday-

    Friday Telework:

    Not Available Virtual:
    This is not a virtual position.

    Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
    Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):

    Not Authorized Preferred Experience:
    Minimum 5 years independent Dermatology practice"

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