Advanced Practice Nurse (Grand Island, NE)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Grand Island (NE); Vor Ort; USD 114.000 - 165.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

EDRP eligibility

Zusammenfassung

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) in Grand Island, NE to provide primary care to Veterans within the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System.

This full-time role supports a Whole Health system approach and integrates with the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) to deliver comprehensive care. Typical duties include performing examinations, coordinating care with nursing, pharmacy and social work, and contributing to daily huddles and system redesign

Aufgaben

• Provide primary care to Veterans in the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System.
• Work as part of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) coordinating with nursing, pharmacy and social work.
• Participate in daily team huddles and system redesign projects.
• Maintain timely documentation of notes and encounter forms per facility policy.

Jobbeschreibung

Advanced Practice Nurse (Grand Island, NE)

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer.

Key Responsibilities

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System (VANWIHCS) seeks a full time Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care services to Veterans at the Grand Island, NE VA Medical Center. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Responsible for providing primary care to patients at the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, managing both scheduled and unscheduled outpatient visits.

Obtain pertinent medical and psycho-social history including patient profile, chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, social history, and review of body systems. Perform a physical examination as pertinent, modifying the examination for the nature of the complaint or problem, age/sex of patient and physical condition of patient. Determine patient's mental status (i.e., level of consciousness, orientation, mood, etc.).

Order and interpret laboratory, x-ray, diagnostic and/or treatment studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, sex, and physical condition of the patient. Obtain the following specimens for laboratory evaluation. Integral member of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), coordinating care with nursing, clerical, pharmacy, social work, dietetics, and more. Participation in daily team huddles and systems redesign projects is required.

May manage a patient panel per the Primary Care Management Model (PCMM) guidelines, with panel size determined by PCP FTE, support staff, and room availability, specific to each provider. Responsible for supervising or collaborating with licensed independent practitioners (e.g., APRN, PA). Expected to provide clinical oversight and participate in peer reviews through periodic chart reviews, as mandated by Medical Staff Bylaws.

Act as a surrogate for absent Primary Care Providers, including the review of CPRS view alerts. Regularly attend primary care staff, departmental, and medical staff meetings. Ensure timely documentation of notes and encounter forms per facility policy; complete administrative work promptly.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (This position is not telework, virtual or remote.) EDRP Authorized: Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer.

The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and 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 are ineligible to apply. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $113600 – $165070/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-02-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.