This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. 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 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). The approving official may authorize a waiver of the requirement for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing provided the college or university has regional accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time of the candidate's graduation and the composite qualifications of the applicant warrant such consideration. 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. Master's or Doctoral Degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or the Commission (ACEN-Formerly NCLAC) or the Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). 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. Nurse Practitioners must be licensed or otherwise recognized as a nurse practitioner in a State 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. Preferred Experience and Certifications - Mental Health 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 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. 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: 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. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. ["This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 29, 2023. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be September 19, 2023, with subsequent cut-off dates every other Monday. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until position(s) are filled. Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System is a major interdisciplinary teaching facility, serving medical, surgical, geriatrics and mental health inpatients and outpatients. There is a large outpatient psychiatric population, with visits to the Emergency Department and admissions for medical co-morbidities. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. Clinical Duties: Performs comprehensive health, gender/age specific history. Performs comprehensive physical examination. Uses advanced clinical skills in performing procedures, assessing, analyzing, planning, evaluating, and documenting patient care. Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to establish diagnosis. Initiates appropriate response to emergency health problems. Includes patient and/or family in establishing realistic and measurable goals for the plan of care. Orders, and evaluates appropriate diagnostic tests, treatment, and referrals/consultations to other clinical services. Documents and reports care in a timely manner. Initiates, evaluates, and changes orders for non-controlled, non? experimental medications. Maintains appropriate clinical privileges and age-related competencies for selected population with episodic and chronic health problems. Works in the designated setting consistent with the collaborating physician's area of and function and/or within the CRNP's specialty Scope of Practice which is defined as those functions and procedures which the CRNP is qualified by formal education, clinical training, area of certification, and experience to perform. Collaborates with physicians, peers, and other members of the health care Interdisciplinary Team. Demonstrates leadership in improving patient care to effect improvement of Patient Care Contributes to improved patient services of CAVHCS and the Mental Health Service Line as determined by the ACOS of Mental Health. Consults with appropriate programmatic and administrative staff of CAVHCS to resolve concerns and unmet needs of veterans. Participates in health promotion and health maintenance. Administrative Duties: Reads and documents health appraisal data necessary to maintain, coordinate and/or expedite required services. Completes interagency and external agency referrals as needed. Utilizes the computerized patient record for documentation of clinical assessment, plan of care, ongoing management, and outcomes. Enters encounters accurately and timely. Participates in Performance Measurement (PM) and Performance Improvement (Pl) appropriately. Adheres to computer information system security policies and guidelines. Identifies and reports real or potential problems related to customer service, Equal Opportunity, safety, patient privacy, or others that may adversely impact the Mental Health Service Line. Participates on committees at CAVHCS. Educational Duties: Participates in research within the boundaries allowed at CAVHCS. Reviews and evaluates research-based literature relevant to practice. Applies research-based findings to practice appropriately. Maintains awareness of current trends in research. Assesses educational needs of self and staff to implement changes in the Mental Health Program. Assesses the learning needs and capabilities of patients and families. Implements an educational plan to meet the education/learning needs for self, patients, family, and staff. Teaches and/or counsels patients/families regarding disease processes, treatment, and health status implications. Documents educational assessments, interventions, and outcomes. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm EST Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact VISN7EDRPFacilityCoordinators2@va.gov , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO):Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required. Nurse Pay Schedule Ranges for Montgomery, AL VA: Grade 01 65,582 - 87,219 Grade 02 - 83,289 - 110,767 Grade 03 98,282 - 130,710"]

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