Advanced Practical Nurse Wound Ostomy

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal pension

Health, vision, dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in New Mexico is seeking a Wound - Ostomy Care Nurse Practitioner within the Chief of Staff Service. The NP is a licensed independent practitioner providing a full range of wound, skin, and ostomy care with prescriptive authority as indicated.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice and consultation to veterans across the Wound/Ostomy program. The NP will work within Surgical Service, delivering advanced clinical practice, patient assessment, plans, and

Qualifications

• APN with national certification as Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensure as an independent NP in the US.
• Ability to provide prescriptive authority as indicated.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care in surgical service.
• Deliver advanced clinical practice, consultation, and patient management.
• Practice to full extent of education, training, and certification.
• Act as a consultant and improve patient care outcomes.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner certification

Prescriptive authority

Evidence-based care

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Job description

Summary The New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVHCS) is recruiting for a Wound - Ostomy Care Nurse Practitioner in our Chief of Staff Service!

Summary The New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVHCS) is recruiting for a Wound - Ostomy Care Nurse Practitioner in our Chief of Staff Service!

Duties

• The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care
• The NP practices in Surgical 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 Skin/Wound/Ostomy Nurse Practitioner is a baccalaureate prepared nurse with a master's degree in nursing with certification
• The Wound/Ostomy NP is a Medical Center consultant to veterans with wound - skin or ostomy issues - who assesses - plans - implements and evaluates skin care related to skin - wounds and ostomy care - initiates changes in the system for delivering patient care based on current concepts and findings from research and/or studies
• uses sound judgement in making decisions
• shares expertise with others
• acts as a consultant
• and identifies - analyzes and resolves patient care issues whose resolution results in significant improvement in care
• 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: Full Time - Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required