APRN- Neurology

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Retirement plan

CME reimbursement

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Fargo Health Care System seeks a Staff Advanced Practice Nurse III (Certified Nurse Practitioner) to provide comprehensive neurological evaluation, diagnosis, consultation, treatment, and follow-up for Veterans across outpatient, inpatient, telehealth, and consultative settings.

The NP will practice to full extent, manage a patient panel with acute and chronic conditions, develop individualized plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to

Qualifications

• Must hold NP certification and license in a US state or territory.
• Prescriptive authority for a patient panel.
• Proficient in outpatient, inpatient, telehealth care delivery.

Responsibilities

• The NP practices to the full extent of their education, training, and certification.
• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic conditions with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Develops and implements individualized care plans to improve population health and disease management.
• Demonstrates leadership and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies; prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.

Skills

Neurology

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Education

MSN with NP certification

Job description

Summary The incumbent serves as a Staff Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) III Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) and is responsible for providing comprehensive neurological evaluation - diagnosis - consultation - treatment - and follow-up care to Veterans receiving care through the Fargo VA Health Care System. Services are provided in outpatient - inpatient - telehealth - and consultative settings. The NP provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management.

Duties

• 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
• FUNCTIONS OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: 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 - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) 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 CME: Possible $1 -000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: TBD- per discussion during interview- 8-430 or 730-4pm On-Call Responsibilities 1
• Ensures appropriate patient handoff and continuity of care.