Nurse Practitioner (Anesthesiology)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Grand Junction (CO)

On-site

USD 123,000 - 206,000

Full time

3 days ago

Be an early applicant

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Grand Junction, CO seeks a Nurse Practitioner (APN) in Peri-Operative Service to provide a full range of advanced clinical care. The NP will independently manage panels, develop treatment plans, order tests, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

The posted pay range is $123,433–$205,773 per year. Work schedule is Monday–Friday 0600–1630; telework is not eligible.

Qualifications

Independently practices as a NP providing a full range of care utilizing treatment guidelines.

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.
Performs history and physical examinations for dental and podiatry patients whose surgical providers are not credentialed to do so.
Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management.
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.
Collaborates with patients, families, and health care practitioners to develop, implement treatment plans, and evaluate health outcomes.
Demonstrates ICARE core values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Peri-Operative Service 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.

Key Responsibilities

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Major duties and 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. Performes history and physical examinations for dental and podiatry patients whos surgical providers are not credentialed to do so.

Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management, by minimizing perioperative anesthetic and surgical morbidity and mortality while maximizing patient safety and comfort. 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. Clinical Expectations: Independently practices as a NP providing a full range of care utilizing treatment guidelines in the delivery of high-quality care.

Collaborates with patients, families, and health care practitioners to develop, implement treatment plans, and evaluate health outcomes. Demonstrates critical thinking in assessing and managing complex clinical situations. Leads the delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice, improving outcomes of panel/program.

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0600 -1630 Compressed/Flexible: Compressed schedule may be authorized at management's discretion.

Telework: Not eligible for Telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $123433 – $205773/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.