Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Lorain, OH seeks a qualified clinician to provide comprehensive primary care for Veterans within a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT).

The provider will lead a multidisciplinary team, conduct histories and exams, order labs, and develop treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions. The role emphasizes coordination of care, strong communication with staff and patients, and adherence to VA standards.

Qualifications

• MD/DO/NP/PA licensure in the United States.
• Experience in primary care and care coordination.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to Veterans.
• Lead a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) including nurses and staff.
• Perform history, exam, orders, and treatment planning for acute and chronic conditions.
• Coordinate care with specialists and other services as needed.
• Document patient care and maintain clinical records.

Skills

Primary care

Team leadership

Patient care

Medical documentation

Communication

Education

MD/DO/NP/PA

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.

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

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The successful candidate will have a high level of medical knowledge and possesses all the qualities for providing comprehensive and compassionate care for "those who served"
• The position calls for excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and offers input into projects pertaining to the development of the clinic
• Will provide comprehensive primary care services to a defined panel of patients
• Duties include history taking - physical examination - ordering laboratories and diagnostic studies - diagnosis and formulation of treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions within the scope of Medicine practice
• This provider (MD - DO - NP or PA) is the leader of a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) (physician - RN - LPN - and clerical associate) which provides direct care for Veterans enrolled in Primary Care
• This provider is assigned responsibility for a panel of patients at a specific location
• However - the provider may be asked on some occasions to assist in patient care or administrative duties at the main hospital or at another site
• Provides clinical examination - diagnosis - and treatment of acute and chronic diseases - preventive care - and coordination of care for a panel of primary care patients
• Appropriate documentation of patient care in clinical records is expected
• The physician refers to specialists when additional input and treatment outside of the scope of the physician's experience and training is required
• Major duties and responsibilities include: Responsible for monitoring PACT teamlet performance to assess adherence to VA standards - assure quality and effectiveness of care - and meet VA performance measures
• Outstanding customer service is expected
• Leads the team in assisting the patient advocate and administration in resolving patient concerns and inquiries
• Exercises medical decision-making and provides a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for a specific group of patients
• Must have excellent communication skills and relations with staff and community and is able to elicit cooperation from others
• The primary care provider serves as a member of a larger multidisciplinary treatment team which includes social work - pharmacy - mental health - nutrition - and on occasion - other services
• Performs other duties as assigned 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 from 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Eligible EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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