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The Richmond VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner for Medical Service to work directly for the Lung Precision Oncology Program. Implementing the LPOP/LCS tracking tool and clinical reminder that will significantly increase the amount of new LCS referrals from primary care. 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 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. 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 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years 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 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years 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: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, and sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands, both legs and repeated bending. Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over); Heavy Carrying (45 lbs. and over); Straight Pulling (up to 4 hours); Pushing (up to 4 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 8 hours); Standing (up to 8 hours); Repeated bending (up to 8 hours); Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Specific visual requirement: Read typed Chapters; Correctable vision :20/40 in one eye; Ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted). The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders; Emotional and Mental Stability: 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 Nurse Practitioner will be working directly for the Lung Precision Oncology Program which aims to use patients' unique genetic profiles from their tumor to tailor individualized treatment and connect them with new therapies through clinical trials. The Duties for the Nurse Practitioner include; Coordinating screenings to identify early-stage lung cancer in high-risk Veterans. Participation in Role Orientation and Training provided by existing staff. Organize and lead In-services to share information about the Lung Cancer Screening with clinical staff. This will include interfacing with providers at VA medical centers outside of Hunter Holmes McGuire, and to specifically include the Baltimore VAMC, the Washington DC VAMC, and the Hampton VA VAMC. Interface with Primary Care Teams to identify activities to support recruitment to the project. Work with Ambulatory Care Staff and the local clinical application's coordinator to ensure that the clinical reminders and templates for the project are implemented appropriately. Educate Primary Care Staff on the specifics and goals of the program. Will be one of 2 Primary Points of Contact for the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Lung Cancer Screening program. Educate Staff and Patients regarding the Risks and Benefits of low dose Chest CT Screening for Lung Cancer. Once eligible patients are identified, the Coordinator will order the CT scan, follow up the results and notify the patient, and arrange appropriate follow-up studies/referrals. Provide Referrals to Smoking Cessation Programs. Monitor and assist with the follow-up of abnormal findings. Monitor adherence to the operational and clinical protocols established for the project. Identify protocol problems and assist in problem resolution efforts. Maintain records and lead the collection and submission of project data into an anticipated National Database. Participate in periodic national teleconferences. Provide regular communication and reports to the LSI. Collaborate with nursing staff assigned to the lung cancer screening program at the Baltimore MD, Washington DC, and Hampton VA VAMCs. Participate in the weekly Thoracic Oncology Multidisciplinary Conference and assure timely follow-up on all recommendations for those patients presented. Collaborates with other disciplines (i.e., Radiology, Pathology, Radiation Oncology, Hematology/ Oncology, Thoracic Surgery, and Primary Care) to ensure continuity of care. Keeps abreast of latest trends, sills, procedures, and protocols relevant in the area of specialty and serves as a resource person for the Medical Center Staff. Interact with research staff to assist with clinical trials related to lung cancer screening, and to identify appropriate patients for lung cancer treatment trials. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]