Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (EDRP Eligible)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Parsons (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal health/vision/dental

Traditional pension and 401K

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care services for Veterans at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Parsons, KS.

The APN will practice in Primary Care, delivering a full range of services with emphasis on quality and timely care. The NP will work as an independent practitioner with national certification, applying evidence-based care and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification.
• NPs must be licensed to practice in the state and meet VA qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management.
• Demonstrates leadership and collaborates with Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary members.
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Initiates referrals to specialty services and provides patient education.
• Assess and adjust the plan of care to achieve optimal outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Evidence-based practice

Clinical decision-making

Lab interpretation

Patient education

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care services for Veterans at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Parsons, KS.

The APN will practice in Primary Care, delivering a full range of services with emphasis on quality and timely care. The NP will work as an independent practitioner with national certification, applying evidence-based care and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.