var xmlString = '<JobSearchResults LookID="nursingjobs">  <!-- Served from qs-c-01.oc.careercast.com -->  <QueryString>clientid=nursingjobs&amp;stringVar=xmlString&amp;pageSize=3&amp;categories=nursingjobscategorycnspec%2Cnursingjobscategoryneonatal%2Cnursingjobscategorypractitioner%2Cnursingjobscategorygyn%2Cnursingjobscategorypediatric&amp;nopageview=y&amp;outFormat=jsxml</QueryString>  <Jobs>        <Job>         <JobID>102871057</JobID>         <Title>Advanced Practice Nurse, VN-0610-00, Mental Health-OutPt-Psychiatric</Title>         <Employer>VA Medical Center         </Employer>         <Location>St. Cloud, MN, US</Location>         <Description><![CDATA[Summary              VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.  The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.       If you are a new Federal Employee or a transfer from another Federal agency, Education Debt Reduction Program funding may be authorized for the health professional education that was required of the position. Please contact Human Resources at this medical center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator for additional information.     Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position.                		             Duties 			The Psychiatric RN in the outpatient MH Clinic is assigned to a BHIP multidisciplinary team and provides services as a mental health provider on that team. This includes intake assessment, treatment plan initiation, follow up and referral. It also includes medication prescription and monitoring as well as individual psychoeducation and therapy. Uses assigned physician collaborator for consultation as needed.   Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30m   Functional Statement Title/#: FS/MH/Nurse III APRN Psychiatric Outpatient     		 		 		  		 		 			 			$77,035 			$130,660 		 		  		 			Job Details 			 				 					Application Open Date  					11/16/2017  					  					Application Close Date  					12/29/2017  				 				 				 					Organization  					Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration  					  					Who May Apply  					United States Citizens  					  					Status  					Full Time  				 				 			 			 			 			  			  		 		 	 	    		 		 		  		 		 			 			 	@media only screen and (max-width: 651px) { 		#tier4innerContent .detail-accordions{ 			float: left; 			margin-left: 0; 			margin-right: 0; 			left: 1.5em; 		} 	}  	   	 		 			More About VA 			 				It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.    This position is located at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System which is part of the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23).   Service Line: Mental Health  Tour of Duty: Monday  Friday, 8am-4:30pm  POSITION IS REQUIRED TO FILE A FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT: No   			 		 		 			Qualifications 			 				BASIC REQUIREMENTS: U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may 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.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)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 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 in nursing or related field and approximately 2-3 year\'s of nursing practice/experience. 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 Nurse Association or another nationally recognized certifying body. (The certification must be in the specialty to which the individual is being appointed or selected) ie: Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Psychiatric and Medical Health or as a Psychiatric (NP)    Grade Determinations: Experience as a RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following four dimensions of nursing: Practice, Professional Development, Collaboration and Scientific Inquiry. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel.  *** MINNESOTA APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A APRN LICENSE TO PRACTICEEFFECTIVE 1/2015 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION*****     Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.   			 		 		 			Benefits 			 				VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered: http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp.Annual leave shall accrue for full-time Nurses, and Nurse Anesthetists at the rate of 8 hours for each full biweekly pay period. 			 		 		 			How To Apply 			 				All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, December 29, 2017 to receive consideration.1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. 			 		 		 			Additional Details 			 				Series: 0610-Nurse 					  					Job Pay Type: Per Year 					  					Job Openings: 1 					  					Job Position: BA-18-GPA-2024178-BU 					  					 					The Psychiatric RN in the outpatient MH Clinic is assigned to a BHIP multidisciplinary team and provides services as a mental health provider on that team. This includes intake assessment, treatment plan initiation, follow up and referral. It also includes medication prescription and monitoring as well as individual psychoeducation and therapy. Uses assigned physician collaborator for consultation as needed.   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