Nurse Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Stockton, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.



Duties

**This is an open continuous announcement until July 31, 2024. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be referred at regular intervals until the vacancy is filled.

The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions as the Hospice and Palliative Care (HPC) Coordinator for VA Northern California Health Care System HPC Program and works in conjunction with other members of the HPC team. This Program is designed to provide palliative care consultation to patients and their families, in the outpatient clinic setting and as needed in the inpatient setting, who are facing a life-threatening illness.

Major Duties include:

  • Development of the palliative care program through program coordination, staff education, and acting as liaison with the PACT and subspecialty teams at the various sites and community agencies, in conjunction with other Palliative Care Coordinator(s) and team members.
  • Serve as liaison with VISN Hospice and Palliative Care Program Manager, and keeps the field informed of VISN and VHA National HPC Program developments;
  • Serve as consultant to the HPC programs for development, implementation and monitoring of Quality Improvement activities as appropriate;
  • Evaluation for appropriateness and oversight of Non -VA Care (community) hospice referrals
  • Completes Palliative Care consults, and accurately documents coordination and care provided in CPRS.
  • Establish an effective relationship with the patient and significant others to facilitate the development of the care plan.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of actual or potential illness on the patient's developmental, physical, social, emotional, age, spiritual, economic, vocational, and leisure status.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with patients, families, communities, and members of the interdisciplinary team in assessing needs, setting goals, planning interventions, providing care, and evaluating outcomes.
  • Participate with patients, families, and other health care providers in collaborative decision making that reflects the understanding that care should be culturally sensitive, ethical, legal, informed, compassionate and humane, and within the boundaries of available economic resources.
  • Retains current knowledge of multidisciplinary resources, programs, and services, referring patients for community resources as appropriate. Demonstrates ability to collaborate and coordinate with all levels of services and disciplines.
  • Applies critical thinking and analytical skills to identify barriers for optimal patient care delivery and utilizes processes improvement strategies to correct or improve current state.
  • Utilizes creativity and innovation. Recommends and participates in interdisciplinary opportunities to improve patient care or clinical efficiency.
  • Life Sustaining Treatment Initiative: Identifying, coordinating and referring appropriate patients for Goals of Care conversations to PACT/Specialty clinics. Completes LST orders as needed. Coordinate with Social Workers within the various Service lines to ensure that LST orders are completed for all patients enrolling into hospice.
  • Attend and Participate in Sacramento Valley Community Veteran Partnership meetings.
  • Obtain data, generate reports, attend meetings to obtain and present information as it pertains to the Hospice and Palliative Care Team.
  • Educate patients/family, staff and community about Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Works collaboratively and inter-professionally with learners of all levels and disciplines, including but not limited to, trainees, students, interns, residents, and fellows.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Available, Telework for 3+ days a pay period
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Contact Susan.Bringel@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.


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