Lead Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care & PACT Team

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our primary care team in Alabama. The successful candidate will serve adults and geriatrics, lead the PACT teamlet, and provide high-quality care across the full spectrum of services.

The NP will collaborate with physicians and other team members, use motivational interviewing, and participate in performance improvement efforts to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted NP license in any US state or territory.
• Prescriptive authority and eligibility to diagnose and treat adults and geriatrics.
• Ability to work independently or with providers within a PACT team.
• Experience leading a care team and coordinating care for veterans.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to adult and geriatric Veterans.
• Lead the PACT teamlet including RN, LPN/Clinical Associate, and AMSA.
• Perform assessments, triage, and develop care plans.
• Coordinate care with other providers and refer when needed.
• Document timely in medical records and communicate results.
• Participate in team performance improvement and sustainment activities.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Clinical leadership

Patient care coordination

Motivational interviewing

Education

APRN license

MSN or equivalent

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our primary care team in Alabama. The successful candidate will serve adults and geriatrics, lead the PACT teamlet, and provide high-quality care across the full spectrum of services.

The NP will collaborate with physicians and other team members, use motivational interviewing, and participate in performance improvement efforts to enhance patient outcomes.