Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) - Primary Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal pension

Insurance benefits

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner (APN) to join Primary Care Services.

The APN will practice to the full extent of education, training, and certification, providing comprehensive patient care within a VA setting. The role emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and evidence-based practice, with prescriptive authority and collaboration with the Primary Care Team.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions.
• Provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management.
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services.
• Demonstrates leadership and collaborates with Primary Care Team.
• Exemplifies ICARE core values.

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 4 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) - 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 APN (NP) provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management
• The APN (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 APN (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 the following: 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 to Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact Tara Moore-Thaxton at [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized