Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care Float

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework available

Job summary

VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System seeks a Nurse Practitioner to lead a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) and deliver comprehensive primary care to Veterans across Cleveland and surrounding locations.

The role requires independent practice in Primary Care with strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills; telework is available and a Monday–Friday schedule is typical.

Qualifications

• VA requires NP to lead a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) and provide direct care for Veterans.
• Must independently provide care in Primary Care across multiple locations.
• Must hold an active NP license in the US.
• Telework is available; standard work schedule Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Lead a PACT team to deliver primary care.
• Perform clinical exams, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic diseases.
• Document patient care in clinical records; coordinate with specialists when needed.
• Monitor team performance and ensure VA standards and patient satisfaction.

Skills

PACT leadership

Clinical examination

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation of care

Education

Nurse Practitioner license (active)

Job description

Summary
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
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

• The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner
• Selectees will work independently during clinic hours in the Primary Care (PACT) depending on Clinic needs - out of our 13 locations in Cleveland - Lake County - Canton - East Liverpool - Mansfield - New Philadelphia - Ravenna - Akron - Parma - Warren - Lorain - Sandusky - or Youngstown
• Travel is limited to sites that involve less than or equal to one hour travel time from your home location
• This announcement is for float positions that will cover for any location as needed
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Duties: Duties include but are not limited to
• 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 provider refers to specialists when additional input and treatment outside of the scope of the provider's experience and training is required
• 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Telework: Available EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more 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