Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care - EDRP Eligible

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP debt reduction program

Paid time off: 50 days/year

VA total rewards: pension and 401K

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Clarksville, TN seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide evidence-based care for a patient panel, focusing on health promotion and disease management.

The role emphasizes leadership within the Primary Care Team and collaboration with interdisciplinary staff. You will conduct histories and exams, document findings, order tests, prescribe interventions, and educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• Background in project management within a clinical setting strongly preferred.
• Training or certification in quality improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean - Six Sigma) is a plus.
• Proven ability to implement and sustain process improvements in primary care or outpatient environments.
• At least 2 years Primary Care experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions, focusing on health promotion.
• Develops and implements individualized plans to achieve optimal population health and disease management.
• Performs histories and physical exams with appropriate documentation.
• Orders and interprets labs and diagnostic studies; prescribes interventions.
• Initiates referrals and collaborates with other services; provides patient education.

Skills

Project management

Clinical quality improvement

Evidence-based practice

Leadership in healthcare

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Clarksville, TN seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide evidence-based care for a patient panel, focusing on health promotion and disease management.

The role emphasizes leadership within the Primary Care Team and collaboration with interdisciplinary staff. You will conduct histories and exams, document findings, order tests, prescribe interventions, and educate patients and families.