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Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care Residency Program Director

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This job is a senior leadership role as Nurse Practitioner Residency Program Director in Primary Care with the Veterans Health Administration at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. The person manages and runs the training program for advanced practice nurses, and the job is full-time, on-site, and supervisory. There is 1 vacancy, and the job may close early after 20 applications.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

It may close early. The job may close once 20 applications are received, which can be before the closing date. The announcement text and the listing show different closing dates, so check the official date on the USAJOBS page.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
  • Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

This job is open to the public, meaning U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Current permanent VA employees are also considered, along with all other candidates.

What you would do

  • Manage the structure and administration of the advanced practice nurse clinical training program.
  • Develop, implement, and improve the advanced practice nurse clinical education program.
  • Ensure program compliance with VA Office of Academic Affiliation and accrediting body standards.
  • Coordinate clinical education needs of nurse practitioner students in Primary Care.
  • Work with executive leaders, academic partners, and service leaders as administrator and educator.

Do you qualify for VN-4?

With experience: You need four years of nurse practitioner experience at the Advanced Practice Nurse IV level, and one of those years must be specialized experience equivalent to Nurse III. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts.

With education: You need a post-master's certificate, master's, or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner from a nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE. Foreign degrees must be validated by an agency-recognized degree evaluation service.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Active, current, full, and unrestricted Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) license in a U.S. state, territory, or D.C.
  • Full and current board certification in a clinical specialty from ANCC, AANPCB, or another nationally recognized certifying body

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Cover letter, if applicable
  • Transcript, if you use education to qualify
  • Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript, if using foreign education
  • License and professional certification copies, if applicable
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed above, based on your questionnaire and supporting documents. Your application, resume, and CV will be verified, and reference checks may be done; errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Describe each job clearly with specific dates and duties, because the agency will not assume your experience.
  • The 2-page resume limit does not apply here, but you still need a complete long-form resume or CV.
  • If you use education to qualify, attach your transcript; foreign degrees also need a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. No recruitment or retention incentives are stated.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions under VA policy
  • Urinalysis drug test before appointment
  • English proficiency required for direct patient care
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Background and security investigation
  • Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Annual seasonal influenza vaccination or approved exemption
  • Possible probationary period
  • Acceptable identification for onboarding; non-REAL ID driver's licenses not accepted
  • Physical demands include long periods of standing, walking, and moderate lifting

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$169,288 – $225,146 per year
Pay scale and grade
VN-4 · VA nursing
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Nurse (0610)
Announcement
CAZP-13100689-27-SR

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