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The incumbent is designated as a Women's Health Primary Care (PC) Provider assigned to the Brick CBOC Primary Care Clinic within New Jersey and under the direction of VANJHCS. The primary purpose of the Provider is to provide comprehensive medical care to female veterans and some male veterans in a panel within the assigned location. 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. Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists. On and after March 17, 2009, registered nurses appointed or otherwise moving into these assignments must meet and maintain the following additional qualifications. This includes employees appointed before March 17, 2009, who obtain such qualifications on or after March 17, 2009. 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. [The certification must be in the specialty to which the individual is being appointed or selected.] Clinical Nurse Specialists. A clinical nurse specialist must possess a Masters degree from an academic program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE and maintain full and current certification as a clinical nurse specialist 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. 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. Preferred : Women's Health Certification/Training with minimum of 2 years of practice 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 wear protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. 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. ["The goal of the Women's Health APN Primary Care/PACT is to offer patients care (focus on Women Veterans), including diagnostic and treatment modalities in a timely, and cost-effective manner. The WH APN independently provides long-term management of patients' acute and chronic care needs, diagnosis, treatment, education, specialty referrals and consultations as appropriate. Primary Care/PACT services provided by the APN should include, but not limited to:\n- Performs an advanced, comprehensive, and holistic Women's Health assessment, including a relevant health history and physical assessment, and WH Specialty Services including Pap Smears, Breast and Pelvic Examinations, assessment and treatment of WH disorders including vaginitis, contraception, menopause, chronic pelvic pain, osteoporosis, work-up of breast masses, abnormal vaginal bleeding and abnormal Pap Smears. Procedures can include: Pap smears, colposcopy, IUD insertion, and Nexplanon insertion.\n- Performs an advanced, comprehensive, and holistic health assessment, including a relevant health history and physical assessment.\n- Adapts assessment tools and techniques according to individual client needs, stage of development and cultural aspects.\n- Determines the need for, orders, performs, receives, and interprets the appropriate diagnostic tests. Analyzes and synthesizes data from multiple sources to establish a differential and working diagnosis.\n- Analyzes and synthesizes data from multiple sources to identify and monitor a health situation.\n- Applies knowledge of pharmacology including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and best practice standards in selecting, prescribing, and monitoring drugs to treat conditions, diseases, disorders, and injuries within the NP's scope of practice and clinical practice setting.\n- Communicates verbally and in writing, history, physical assessment findings, diagnosis, and treatment plans.\n- Communicates progress and treatment options with the client and other members of the team, when indicated.\n- Consults with other health care providers in an appropriate and timely manner. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday , 8:00am-4:30pm\nTelework: Available\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]