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This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Applicants will remain on file until September 29, 2023, or until all vacancies are filled. The Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHCS), Geriatrics, Extended Care & Rehabilitation Service, Community Living Center is currently recruiting for a full-time Nurse Practitioner to serve our center's residents, our "Nations Heroes". 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. 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. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: 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: The position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring Veterans and objects may be required. May be required to don protective equipment in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. Responsible for the reprocessing of reusable medical equipment, according to the medical center policies. Required to use available safe patient handling lifting devices in all clinical areas. May also be exposed to Veterans who are combative, secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. ["The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for, but not limited to the following: Demonstrating leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex patient care; Is an expert in the field of nursing with a vast background of experience; Possesses an ability to assess each Veteran individually and is able to manage the complexity of each diagnosis with accuracy; Possesses the ability to prevent waste in duplication of services, medical management and resources; Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve care in specific health populations; Takes responsibility and accountability for documenting outcomes at the program or service level; Remains professional and diverse in difficult situations; Possesses the ability to work both autonomous and work well with others and in groups; Possesses critical thinking and acute care skills; Possesses versatility technologies and is familiar with electronic medical record systems; Has the ability to be flexible during times of stress, putting the patient, the patient's family and caregivers needs first. Provide cross-coverage within the Geriatric Service Line when needed. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Central Standard Time, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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