Staff Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

Job Description Job Description Description: The physician assistant diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries and delivers preventive and therapeutic treatment of Veteran patient primary care needs, including chronic disease management through routine history and physical examination testing and non-invasive treatment. The Physician Assistants should utilize strong communication with fellow team members to ensure that expectations of Patient Aligned Care Team metrics are met. Physician Assistants work collaboratively with their supervising physician following individual state licensing requirements. OR The nurse practitioner diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries and delivers preventive and therapeutic treatment of Veteran patient primary care needs, including chronic disease management through routine history and physical examination testing and non-invasive treatment. The nurse practitioner should utilize strong communication with fellow team members to ensure that expectations of Patient Aligned Care Team metrics are met. Nurse Practitioners work collaboratively with their supervising physician following individual state licensing requirements. Actively diagnoses and treats our veterans under the direction and responsibility of a supervising physician. Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items. Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines. Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors. Participate in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives Support patient enrollment and retention by providing guidance, when necessary, regarding scheduling, follow-up visits or nurse visits. Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational. Requirements: PA Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (BPAS or a related field) required. Master’s degree (MPAS) preferred. Graduate of an accredited program for physician assistants, including preceptorship. Certification by applicable professional organization. Minimum five-years of combined approved academic training and healthcare experience required, or as VA contractual requirements specify. Experience as a physician assistant must be in a related primary care or ambulatory care setting, government healthcare environment preferred. Specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract. Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA). Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements. Current certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency – AHA valid for two years, e.g.) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract. Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration. Proficiency in written and spoken English. Strong computer skills. Energetic and optimistic demeanor. Strong service mentality and a focus on achieving all aspects of defined service standards. This is considered a safety sensitive position. NP Job Requirements: • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and graduate of an accredited program for nurse practitioner (MSN required), including preceptorship • Certification by applicable professional organization • Minimum one-year clinical experience (three years preferred) as a CRNP within the last 4 years in a related primary care or ambulatory care setting; government healthcare environment preferred. Specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract. • Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA). • Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements. • Current certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency – AHA valid for two years, e.g.) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract • Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration • Proficiency in written and spoken English. • Strong computer skills • Energetic and optimistic demeanor • Strong service mentality and a focus on achieving all aspects of defined service standards • This is considered a safety sensitive position.6b250ea6-cee3-481d-915c-f7283f1b2f1b