The James J. Peters VA Medical Center
Join the VA Team - Caring for our Veterans!

The James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx VAMC is affiliated with the Mt. Sinai School of
Medicine (NYC), numerous Nursing Academic Affiliations and the Hospital for Special Surgery, and
Columbia University. The hospital has a professional practice model and shared governance. It is located
in the NW Bronx on a self-contained campus easily accessible by car (free parking for eligible
employees) and public transportation.

Advanced Practice Nursing Position is available: Nurse Practitioner – Urology Department

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree (MSN) from a program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE;
• Current, unrestricted RN and Nurse Practitioner license issued by any U.S. State;
• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification from the American Nurses Association (ANA).
• The certification must be in the specialty of Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner for this position.
• ACLS and BCLS are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 plus years of clinical nursing experience
• 1 to 3 years of Nurse Practitioner experience.
• Urology Experience
• Urodynamic Testing and Certification
• Experience as first assist in the Operating Room
• Tour of Duty: 8am to 4:30pm (with rotation)

The Urology Nurse Practitioner will

• diagnose and treat a patient’s urologic health problems;
• perform histories, physicals and health assessments; case manage, coordinate, document and deliver care.
• He/she will provide education and counseling to patients and families about genito-urinary conditions; order and execute medical regimens; and
• perform procedures, such as urinary catheterization;
• participate in the interdisciplinary health care team and as a resource and consultant;
• and serve on hospital committees to plan and implement the health care needs of consumers.
• The candidate will demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to the management complex vulnerable populations.
• Requires flexibility in schedule, this is a 24/7 hospital. Functions as a licensed independent provider in Urology.
• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Adult Health, or Family Practice is preferred.
• Participates in Outreach and In-reach events and serves as a clinical leader of specialty nursing practice.

Responsibilities:

• include ordering diagnostic and laboratory test;
• leading and organizing care to assure continuity peer accountability.
• Access to care and discharge planning.
• Uses advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to promote staff involvement in planning, decision-making, and evaluating outcomes.

Functions as an expert

• in gento-urology clinical practice and/or areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities.
• Guides, develops and supports staff from a leadership perspective. Uses professional standard of care and practice and scientific evidence to evaluate programs and/or service activities.

"All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing
designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use
prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied
employment with VA."

Please note: Salary will be determined by the Professional Standards Board.
Education Dept. Reduction Program: Note: Selected Applicant may be eligible to apply for
an award up to the maximum limitation under the provisions of the Education Debt
Reduction Program (EDRP). Please note that EDRP is contingent upon the availability of
funding and it is not guaranteed.

CFD: Note: Filing the Confidential Financial Disclosure (CFD) is not required for this
position

Comparable salary and generous benefits package are available. English Proficiency and U.S. Citizenship
required.

Department of Veterans Affairs
James J. Peters VA Medical Center
Attn: Human Resources Program (05)
130 West Kingsbridge Road
Bronx, New York 10468
Or FAX to (718) 741-4598
Or email to Magali.Hickey@va.gov
The VA is an EOE M/F/V/H