Advanced Practice NP — Anesthesia & Pain Clinic

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal pension

Federal health insurance

Job summary

Durham VA Health Care System is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Certified Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical care within a specialized service for Veterans. The role emphasizes quality, timeliness, and the VA mission, including leadership in an interdisciplinary team and evidence-based management of patient panels.

Responsibilities include prescribing when appropriate, ordering tests, developing individualized plans for population health, educating patients and families,

Responsibilities

• 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 provides evidence-based care for a population of patients.
• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with health promotion and disease prevention.
• Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management.
• Demonstrates leadership and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.
• 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 to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Complies with ICARE core values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence.
• Adheres to NC and federal rules regarding prescriptive practice and collaboration with a physician as needed for controlled substances.

Job description

Durham VA Health Care System is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Certified Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical care within a specialized service for Veterans. The role emphasizes quality, timeliness, and the VA mission, including leadership in an interdisciplinary team and evidence-based management of patient panels.

Responsibilities include prescribing when appropriate, ordering tests, developing individualized plans for population health, educating patients and families,