The Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions as an integral member of the healthcare team, working in the collaboration with physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacist, therapists, psychologist, and others to coordinate and to enhance the quality of care provided for patients. The NP is an Advanced Practice RN (APRN) who demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to coordinate medical care for a group of patients and is an independent member of the Medical Staff. 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. Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) Basic Requirements English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(f), no