Nurse Practitioner - Obesity Care Leader (EDRP Eligible)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse to practice in MOVETIME Clinic in Palo Alto, CA, focusing on obesity management and evidence-based care. You will lead a panel of patients with acute and chronic conditions, promoting health and disease prevention while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes independent patient management, development of individualized care plans, and education for patients and families,

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute chronic health conditions related to obesity with an emphasis on health promotion and disease 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
• Location: Palo Alto, CA

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse to practice in MOVETIME Clinic in Palo Alto, CA, focusing on obesity management and evidence-based care. You will lead a panel of patients with acute and chronic conditions, promoting health and disease prevention while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes independent patient management, development of individualized care plans, and education for patients and families,