Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Primary Care (PC)

Diversity Group; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal pension

Federal health/vision/dental

Job summary

Diversity Group is seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner for Primary Care within the VA system. You will provide a full range of primary care services, manage a patient panel, and emphasize quality and timely care aligned with the VA mission.

The position supports prescriptive authority and leadership within the Primary Care Team, with a schedule from 0800 to 1630 and a full-time workload. Recruitment incentives and EDRP eligibility may apply.

Qualifications

• Independently manages a patient panel.
• Provides comprehensive primary care services.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions.
• Develops and implements an individualized plan for health promotion and disease management.
• Exemplifies ICARE core values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Orders and interprets labs and diagnostic studies.
• Initiates referrals to specialty services.

Skills

NP - Primary Care

Prescriptive authority

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

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 ineligible to apply.

Duties

• This is a multidisciplinary announcement
• This position may be filled by either a Physician or a Nurse Practitioner
• The Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Primary Care (PC) practices in the Primary Care Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission
• The incumbent of this role will practice to the full extent of their education - training - and certification
• 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
• 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
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: Up to 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
• 0800 - 1630
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized