Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health)
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: April 10, 2021
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Job Description:
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. 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. Additional
Requirements:
Nurse Practitioners. A nurse practitioner must be licensed or
otherwise recognized as a nurse practitioner in a State, 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. Preferred Experience: Experience in
working as part of an interdisciplinary team Experience working
with mental health patients Experience in providing brief
interventions Experience in working in a primary care setting (not
required but ideal) 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 year's
of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or
related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's 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 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a
Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing
practice/experience. 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: This 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
patients and objects may be required. Mechanical inpatient lifts
are provided. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and
contaminated materials and may be required to don protective
clothing in isolation situations, operative/invasive procedures, or
home settings. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to
patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or
psychiatric disorders. 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. The incumbent
who provides care in home settings or other off-site locations may
be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles.
Keywords: Veterans Health Administration, Shreveport , Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health), Healthcare , Shreveport, Louisiana
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