Advanced Practice Nurse - Primary Care (EDRP Eligible)

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

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,