OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans? 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. Preferred Experience: Experience in Pain Management Preferred 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 - Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - Master's degree in nursing 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 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. Physical Requirements: The position involves considerable standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and turning. It requires restraining confused patients, repositioning patients, assisting with transferring patients to Wheelchairs/stretchers/cars, and transporting them to other departments or facilities. Mechanical devices available and are required to be used for heavy or difficult to lift patients. The work may involve pushing or lifting weight in excess of 50 pounds and going up and down flights of stairs. 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 position requires visual acuity, good hearing, distinctive speech and manual dexterity. The position requires the nurse to work for periods of time with arms above shoulder level with neck in a fully flexed or extended position and the ability to physically control or protect his/herself from physically abusive patients. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards This position is located at the George E. Whalen VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City, Utah and functions as a member of the Anesthesia Service. The candidate is a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority and a current DEA license. This Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for designated Clinical, research and administrative activities as assigned by the Anesthesia Chronic pain Section Chief. MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:\nClinical Practice - Functions as an integral member of the health care team and works in collaboration with Anesthesia Chronic Pain and partnering practitioners to provide the following functions for patients and families. Medical Treatment options Patient assessment of clinical needs, treatment planning with patient and delivery of appropriate Medical and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) modalities. Documenting patient care, pertinent procedures, and progress in the computerized patient record (CPRS). Provides consult recommendations, time limited/episodic care, or on-going continuity care as appropriate. This will again include medical management and coordination of CAM interventions in the Anesthesia Chronic Pain Setting. Consults with Anesthesia Chronic Pain Staff on a wide variety of health, behavioral health related patient care issues. Consultation and collaboration - In collaboration with nurses, physicians, and\nother members of the health care team develop, promotes, and maintains\ninterdisciplinary teamwork using effective communication and interpersonal skills.\nCollaborates effectively with community health care partners to achieve coordinated\ncare for veterans and their families. Work Schedule: Varied; Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm\nCompressed/Flexible: available\nTelework: Negotiable\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]