Advanced Practice Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 50 days/year

Federal health/vision/dental

Traditional pension + 401K

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) II Certified Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive Primary Care services, emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the VA mission.

The NP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. The NP will work with the Primary Care Team to promote health, disease prevention, and coordination of patient care across VA services, applying evidence-based practice and leadership to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted NP license in a US state or territory.
• APN certification with Primary Care focus preferred.
• Experience providing care in a primary care setting.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Develops and implements individualized care plans.
• Collaborates with Primary Care Team and interdisciplinary colleagues.
• Orders and interprets labs and diagnostic tests.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions.
• Initiates referrals to specialty services as needed.
• Educates patients and families; adjusts care plans for optimal outcomes.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Primary Care

Evidence-based practice

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

APN certification

State NP license

Job description

Summary

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) II 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.

Summary

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) II 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.

Duties

• 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
• 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized