Advanced Practice Nurse: Lead Primary Care, EDRP Eligible

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; York (York County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in the United States is seeking a nurse to independently manage a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention through evidence-based practice.

The role develops and implements individualized plans to achieve optimal population health, collaborates with the Primary Care Team and interdisciplinary colleagues, orders and interprets labs and diagnostics, prescribes interventions, initiates referrals,

Qualifications

• Must hold a full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
• Eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) per VHA policy.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Performs additional duties as assigned
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in the United States is seeking a nurse to independently manage a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention through evidence-based practice.

The role develops and implements individualized plans to achieve optimal population health, collaborates with the Primary Care Team and interdisciplinary colleagues, orders and interprets labs and diagnostics, prescribes interventions, initiates referrals,