Nurse Practitioner (Float)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Town of Carmel (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50 days of paid time off per year

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner for Primary Care Services. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive care to veterans, managing a panel of patients and emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and evidence-based practices.

The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, aligning with VA's mission to support the health of veterans.

Qualifications

• Licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification.
• Experience managing patients with acute and chronic health conditions.
• Strong emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a panel of patients emphasizing quality and timeliness.
• Provide advanced clinical practice and consultation.
• Order and interpret lab tests and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe appropriate interventions and adjust care plans.

Skills

Advanced clinical practice

Evidence-based care

Leadership

Patient education

Patient management

Education

Advanced education and national certification

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Duties

• The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Primary Care 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
• 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
• 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 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 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, 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; Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory; Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm; Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinators for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized