Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) II Certified Nurse Practitioner to practice in Specialty Care (Medicine) Service. The NP will provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and advancing the VA mission.

The NP will have prescriptive authority, work as an independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification, and lead patient care with an emphasis on health promotion and disease

Qualifications

• Independently practices as an NP with full scope of clinical privileges.
• Leads and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.
• Delivers evidence-based nursing care across patient panels.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Orders and interprets labs and diagnostic studies.
• Provides education to patients and families.
• Initiates referrals to specialty services.

Skills

Independent practice

Patient care

Leadership

Evidence-based care

Education

NP certification

Job description

Summary

Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & 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 ineligible to apply.

Duties

• The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) II Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Specialty Care (Medicine) 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 NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients
• 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 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 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 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the service)
• Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized