Nurse Practitioner - Dermatology

Duties

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in Specialty Care functions as a member of the Specialty Care interdisciplinary health care team. The APN provides direct and indirect patient care that includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, and treatment of acute and chronic health care problems and has prescriptive authority. The APN may utilize face to face visits and well as virtual care modalities such as VVC and CVT to meet the clinical needs of the Veteran. In addition to clinical practice, the APN role includes education, research, and consultation. The APN is responsible for enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and Veteran satisfaction while offering the Veteran the opportunity to make an informed decision about their care.

The Specialty Care APN is accountable for the care of designated patients and/or clinical programs. The APN functions autonomously, as guided by the functional statement, scope of practice, and collaboratively with other health care providers to manage patient care needs. The APN serves as a liaison throughout the continuum of care between clinical and administrative services and other health care facilities with the VHA and community. The APN responsible for the care of patients by providing a history and physical examination, diagnosis, prescribing treatment modalities and ordering diagnostic tests to determine the effectiveness of treatment modalities. The APN collects and synthesizes patient data utilizing critical thinking skills to formulate a comprehensive plan of care. The APN is involved in interdisciplinary teams that focus on improving care processes. Care is provided to patients with the goal of achieving quality patient care by improving clinical outcomes, increasing continuity of care, and minimizing health care costs. The APN is expected to perform data collection and analysis for the purpose of improving care to patient groups, maximizing utilization of resources, and enhancing overall patient care.

The APN's responsibility includes functioning within the scope of practice and within the nationally recognized certification. The APN is accountable and responsible for possessing the knowledge and skills to communicate and interact appropriately and courteously with all internal and external customers, maintain confidentiality of electronic, written, and/or verbal patient/employee information, demonstrate working practices that include to safe use and operation of equipment. The APN also conforms with all medical center and service/service line safety policies, procedures, and or other
protocols to avoid injury and/or illness to self and others and may have other duties as assigned and deemed necessary to meet the needs of the Medical Center. The APN is responsible for being self-directed under minimal supervision and instruction. BLS is required. ACLS may be required depending on clinic and responsibilities.

The Specialty Care APN falls under the Ambulatory/Specialty Care Service Line and is accountable to his/her immediate supervisor and ultimately to the Chief Nurse of Ambulatory/Specialty Care Service and the Associate Director Patient/Nursing Services. Refer to the service Organizational Chart for the supervisory chain of command and the location of the position. The immediate supervisor provides administrative supervision and assigns time schedules, approves leave, and completes performance evaluations. There is strong collaboration with the Section Chiefs and Chiefs of Medicine and Surgery for clinic supervision and operations to include but not limited to clinic cancellations, FPPE, OPPE and performance metrics.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Work Schedule: 7:45am - 4:30pm
Telework: Not eligible for Telework
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• 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 VA Policy.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Selective Service
• Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. To apply for this position, you must submit a C.V. and/or resume. Other documents may be requested later in the process if needed. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• New employee probationary period
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Signature and false statements
• To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
• Privacy Act
• Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/14/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12068938.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

  • Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

  NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
  
  To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

  Agency contact information

  David Masterson

  Phone

  540-982-2463 X2503

  Email

  [email protected]

  Address

  Salem VA Medical Center
  1970 Roanoke Boulevard
  Salem, VA 24153
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
  
  You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
  
  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request
• Financial suitability
• Social security number request

Required Documents