Infectious Disease NP at VA – Impactful, Collaborative Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Infectious Disease 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.

This position is located at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. This role emphasizes evidence-based care, leadership within the Primary Care Team, and collaboration with interdisciplinary colleagues

Responsibilities

• 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 individualized plans 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 consultations with 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 value of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Insurance, Licensure, Work Schedule, Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual

Job description

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Infectious Disease 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.

This position is located at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. This role emphasizes evidence-based care, leadership within the Primary Care Team, and collaboration with interdisciplinary colleagues