Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care Float

ANA-Ohio; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP support

Telework available

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Job summary

VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting a Nurse Practitioner to lead a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) and provide direct care for Veterans in Primary Care across multiple Cleveland-area sites. The position supports independent practice and emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include clinical assessments, diagnosing and treating acute/chronic conditions, and coordinating care with specialists.

Qualifications

• Licensed independent practice in a US state as MD/DO/NP/PA.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate care.
• Eligible for EDRP program; meet eligibility per VHA policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) and provide direct care for Veterans in Primary Care.
• Work independently during clinic hours across multiple locations within the VA system.
• Perform clinical examination, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic diseases, with documentation in clinical records.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists when additional input is required and monitor team performance.

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.

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
• 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