Nurse Practitioner- Home Based Primary Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Fort Wayne (IN)

On-site

USD 124,000 - 181,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal pension

Federal health benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join Home Based Primary Care.

The NP delivers advanced clinical practice, consultation, and care management for Veterans in a home-based program, with emphasis on quality, timeliness, and the VA mission. As an independent practitioner, you will manage a panel of patients with acute and chronic conditions, order labs, prescribe therapies, and develop individualized plans to improve health outcomes.

Qualifications

Licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification.
Evidence-based care for a patient population.
Strong ability to develop and implement care plans and to lead interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic conditions.
Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
Initiates referrals to specialty services and provides patient-family education.
Demonstrates ICARE values in daily practice.

Skills

Independent practitioner

Evidence-based care

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner certification

National certification

Job description

Nurse Practitioner- Home Based Primary Care

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) practices in Home Based Primary Care Service to provide a full range of service emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs mission. the Nurse Practitioner provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Benefits & Compensation

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 (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Work Schedule: Full-time Monday-Friday 0800-1630
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives