APRN- Neurology

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs in Fargo, ND seeks a Staff Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) III Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide comprehensive neurological evaluation, diagnosis, consultation, treatment, and follow-up care to Veterans. Services span outpatient, inpatient, telehealth, and consultative settings with an emphasis on evidence-based care.

The NP serves as an independent practitioner with prescriptive authority, leads patient care plans, and

Qualifications

• The NP provides advanced clinical practice and management.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Licensed independent practitioner with certification.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Develops individualized plans to achieve optimal health outcomes.
• Leads and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostics.
• Initiates referrals to specialty services as needed.
• Provides education to patients and families.
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care to achieve outcomes.
• Upholds ICARE core values in daily practice.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Neurology

Prescriptive authority

Evidence-based care

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.