Job Listing: Advanced Practice Nurse - Wound Care
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1 vacancy - Columbia, MOProvides specialized care to veterans regarding skin integrity and wound concerns. Manage population and program consistent with evidence based practice in accordance with VA performance measures, which are nationally recognized for excellence. Work in collaboration with a physician within practice scope for nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist. Serve as a patient and staff education resource and lead hospital-wide intiatives and programs related to skin integrity and care.
Major Duties
The following requirements must be met in order to qualify for consideration:
MSN from an accredited program with Missouri Recognition as either a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner. Applicants with state licenses other than Missouri must have prescriptive credentials.
Certification in Wound & Ostomy Careis preferred, or an agreement to become certified within two years of entry into this position.
Minimum of five years successful nursing practice, at least one year of which has been in an advanced or extended practice role.
The successful candidate for this position should demonstrate nursing practice and work performance characterized by the following:
Astute clinical assessment and intervention skills resulting in positive outcomes
Effective patient/family education techniques and strategies
Successful interdisciplinary collaboration and interpersonal relations
Proactive customer service and patient advocacy
Professional poise, resourceful problem-solving, dependability, flexibility, and self-directiveness
How to Apply
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.Application available at www.vacareers.va.gov.
Please indicate the lowest grade or salary you are willing to accept. If not indicated, we will only consider you at the highest grade for which you qualify.
If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) and a copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal.
Contact Information:
Marcia Muskrat
Phone: (573)814-6389
Email: marcia.muskrat@va.gov
Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
800 Hospital Drive
HSTMVH
Columbia, MO 65201
US
What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
Required Skills
Qualifications
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically we would find this experience in work within this field or a field that is closely related.Specialized Education:
You must show successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree or higher in the field related to the job to which you are applying.
Master's degree in nursing required.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
You must have a certification, licensure, or registration credentials in RNP or CNS for this position. In some cases, these may be substituted for experience and education.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
Date Posted: July 3, 2008
Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: Department Of Veterans Affairs | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Saint Peters | |
| Experience:Any | State: Missouri | |
| Education: Bachelors Degree | Zip Code:63376 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 52,592.00 - 87,671.00 USD per year
Benefits
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
Under a special program, we may reimburse a part of your Federally insured student loan. Our human resources office can provide additional information on the program.
You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
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