Advanced Practice Nurse - Primary Care - EDRP Authorized

University of Minnesota School of Nursing; Bemidji, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program

VA health/vision/dental insurance

Paid time off

Federal retirement plan

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care within the VA Midwest Health Care Network. The role emphasizes whole health, patient-centered care for Veterans, with duties spanning independent panel management, lab testing, referrals, and education. U.S.

travel to CBOCs may be required, and training in women’s health may be designated. This on-site position at the Bemidji area offers a competitive salary, substantial leave,

Responsibilities

• Advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• Operates in a model with core elements to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• Works within healing relationships and environments and connects back to the Veteran's community
• Provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care
• Manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic conditions focusing on health promotion and disease prevention
• Develops and implements individualized plans to achieve optimal population health and disease management
• Leads and collaborates with the Primary Care Team and interdisciplinary colleagues
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services
• Educates patients and families and adjusts care plans as needed for optimal outcomes
• Demonstrates ICARE values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence
• Travel to CBOCs or provide gap coverage as determined by supervision
• May be designated women's health provider and complete mandatory VHA training
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including salary, leave, retirement, and insurance benefits

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.

Duties

• 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
• 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 NP provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management
• Duties include: 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
• Providers may be required to travel to the CBOC's or provide gap coverage as determined by the supervisor
• Provider will be required to be a designated women's provider and complete the mandatory VHA training
• 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: 8:00am - 4:30 pm - varying shifts
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance