Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) - Gastroenterology

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal employee benefits

Telework (ad-hoc)

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Honolulu, Hawaii seeks a Nurse Practitioner specialized in Gastroenterology. This is a full-time role within the VA system, offering comprehensive federal benefits and EDRP eligibility for student loan repayment.

Core duties include managing a panel of gastroenterology patients, ordering tests, prescribing therapies, and collaborating with the care team to improve veteran health outcomes. Telework options may be available at the supervisor's discretion.

Qualifications

• NP with gastroenterology clinical practice and prescriptive authority.
• Active, unrestricted RN/NP license in the US.
• Experience in patient panel management and health promotion.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced gastroenterology clinical care and management.
• Manage a panel of patients focusing on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Order and interpret labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies as needed.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Gastroenterology experience

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Nursing (MSN/DNP)

Job description

Summary

This position is 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.

Summary

This position is 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 (Nurse Practitioner) - Gastroenterology practices in Gastroenterology Service within Specialty Care 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
• Major duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: 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
• 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: Full-Time
• Monday to Friday (Possible Saturdays) - 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Available for Ad-Hoc Telework at Supervisor's discretion
• 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