Nurse Practitioner

1 week ago

New Philadelphia, Ohio, United States U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Full-time $109,811 - $172,334/year
Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
- a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval
- award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Duties
• The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) III Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Primary Care Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality
- timeliness
- and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission
• The NP provides advanced clinical practice
- consultation
- and management
• The NP practices to the full extent of their education
- training
- and certification
• Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position
• The NP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position
• The NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients
• Major duties and responsibilities of the position: Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice
• Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members
• Orders and interprets labs
- tests
- and diagnostic studies
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services
• Provides education to patients and their families
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity
- Commitment
- Advocacy
- Respect
- and Excellence VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary
- regular salary increases
- potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave
- 13 days of sick leave
- 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:00a to 4:30p Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VISN10HRCCOE@va.gov
- the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized