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Houston, Texas, Summary Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) - Hematology/Oncology practices in Hematology/Oncology to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. Duties The APRN is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients Major duties and responsibilities of the position: Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team Orders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studies Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions Initiates referrals and consultsto specialty services Provides education to patients and their families Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence 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: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday-Friday - subject to change based on the needs of the facility Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Tacoma, Washington, Summary The Infection Prevention and Control Nurse is a professional registered nurse who is accountable for the multiple facets of the Puget Sound VA Healthcare System Infection Prevention Program. The nurse utilizes effective prevention and control activities that are specific to the practice setting - the population served - and the continuum of care. 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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12965773 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: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Duties Duties include but are not limited to: Reviews and analyzes existing regulations - standards - and/or guidelines of applicable professional organizations and government agencies and ensures medical center programs comply with regulatory agency requirements as related to Infection Prevention and Control Applies epidemiological principles and statistical methods - including risk stratification - to identify target populations - analyze trends and risk factors - and design and evaluate prevention and control strategies Uses a systematic approach to surveillance to monitor the effectiveness of prevention and control strategies that are consistent with the organization's goals and objectives Identify and implement infection prevention and control strategies according to specific topics such as hand hygiene - cleaning - disinfection & sterilization - direct and indirect patient care settings - therapeutic and diagnostic procedures and devices - use of isolation precautions - patient placement - environmental hazards - use of patient care products and medical equipment - construction & renovation - and influxes of patients with communicable diseases Uses standardized definitions for the identification and classification of events - indicators - or outcomes Performs medical record reviews - data abstraction - and data collection to identify HAI and determine if HAI prevention measures were adhered to Performs routine audits of professional practices related to infection control Identify barriers to compliance with procedures and involve HCWs within the organization Uses appropriate statistical techniques to describe data - calculate rates and critically evaluate the significance of findings as compared to internal and external benchmarks Utilizes findings to implement and evaluate infection prevention strategies Reviews and analyzes current scientific literature and publications and recommends new or revised practices or procedures based on currently accepted - evidence-based infection prevention and control strategies Use data from surveillance findings to identify the need for change and propose intervention/improvement projects Provides consultation to administration - committees - staff - and managers on issues regarding infection prevention and control Serves as an educational resource for all employees and clinical staff on all infection prevention & control related topics Participates in the organization's multidisciplinary performance improvement strategies Understands adult education principles - can design educational programs - and has effective presentation skills Routinely assesses the educational needs of the organization and develops educational objectives and strategies to meet those needs and continuously evaluates the effectiveness of educational programs and learner outcomes Monitors labs and can identify positive multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs) for immediate review/investigation and implement appropriate isolation precautions as needed Conducts surveillance and investigations by using epidemiological principles Identify clusters of hospital-associated infections (or other unusual events) through contacts with clinical units and laboratories - through alerts - or through systematic analysis of microbiological laboratory testing Collaborates with local and state health departments as needed Reports epidemiologically significant findings to appropriate committees - governmental agencies - etc as applicable and integrates relevant public health issues into practice Review and update policies to improve infection prevention processes and procedures Serves on medical center committees to communicate - educate - and consult about infection prevention and infectious disease Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in infection prevention and control and epidemiology Preferred Experience: Certified in Infection Control (CIC) Previous experience as an Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Bachelor of Science in Nursing or bachelors degree in related field such as Microbiology MSN degree highly preferred 3 years RN experience in an inpatient hospital setting 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: Mon-Fri - 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Adhoc Only Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Asheville, North Carolina, Summary Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for Highly Qualified Applicants. This is an Open-Continuous announcement that will remain open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed in the order received and will be sent to the hiring manager for consideration. Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Duties include but are not limited to the following: The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) II Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) practices in the Mental Health (MH) Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission The MH CNS provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management This assignment is for Primary Care Mental Health integration Ideal applicants will have experience with providing integrated mental health care in primary care clinic setting through collaboration with primary care physicians and nurses Provides brief targeted time limited assessment and interventions including pharmacotherapy for veterans referred using evidence-based practice Provides assessments - evaluations - and care coordination of Veterans Crisis management as needed - Brief intensive case management as needed Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the team Orders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studies Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions - Aides in health promotion - disease prevention - and health education Initiates referrals/consults to specialty services - serving as a VA and community liaison Provides education to patients and their families Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes Provides consultation regarding Veterans with psychiatric problems The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) III Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) practices in Mental Health (MH) Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission The PMHNP provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management This assignment is for Primary Care Mental Health integration Ideal applicants will have experience with providing integrated mental health care in primary care clinic setting through collaboration with primary care physicians and nurses Uses advanced clinical judgment to independently provide evidence-based treatment to Veterans with acute or chronic mental illness including use of psychotropic medications - psychotherapy - and other modalities Provides patient and family education on medical/MH conditions - preventive measures - and prescribed treatments Demonstrates leadership and engages in collaboration with other MH and specialty care professionals while involving Veterans and their families (as appropriate) - in treatment plan development Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes Counsels and treats patients with substance use disorders Orders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studies Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for Highly Qualified Applicants Education Debt Reduction Program: EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a Virtual position Remote: This is not a remote position Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Full-time