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The Jesse Brown VA Medical Center's Home-Based Primary Care program cares for Veterans who live throughout the city of Chicago and the counties of Northwest Indiana. Care is provided in patients' homes by an interdisciplinary team of professional staff. The (HBPC) Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a vital member of this team and is responsible for assessment, planning, prescribing, and participation in the delivery of health care to Veterans. 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 VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. Must possess a Master's degree from a program accredited by the?NLNAC?or?CCNE?and maintain full and current certification as a nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body.?? The certification must be in the specialty to which the individual is being appointed or selected. 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. Preferred Experience: BSN Preferred Minimum 1-2 years of Acute or Long Term Care experience. Current certification in BLS/CPR Certification in Gerontological Nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) a plus Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. 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: Walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting in the direct care of patients. There may also be extended periods of sitting. ["The HBPC NP acts as the primary clinician for patients in the HBPC program; entering orders and other documentation for Veterans, evaluating results of diagnostic studies and consultations, and initiating appropriate follow-up. The HBPC NP is directly responsible to the Home Care Manager. The incumbent must have the ability to work independently and have strong communication skills to function effectively as a collaborative team member. Per local facility policy, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and a valid driver's license for driving to patient homes to provide care in Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton, and Jasper counties. The incumbent will also be required to participate in orientation and training activities at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Obtaining relevant health and medical history and completing documentation in the Veteran's health record. Performing comprehensive physical examination and preventative screening procedures based on age and history and assessing potential for suicidal or homicidal ideation as needed. Identifying needs of the patient, family, or community based on evaluation of data collected and providing relevant Veteran and family education. Performs phlebotomy and administers immunizations and medications as indicated. Co-manages patients enrolled in the Home and Community Based Care Programs on an as needed basis. 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 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Scheduling Flexibility Required Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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