The Nurse Practitioner (NP) possesses a high degree of knowledge, skill, and competence in acute and chronic disease management. The NP provides leadership in the application of the nursing process to client care, organizational processes, and/or system to improve outcomes at the program, service, or organizational level. The NP is adept at interpersonal skills, working closely with all members of the interdisciplinary team and leading these treatment teams as assigned. 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