Nurse Practitioner: Primary Care Leader (EDRP Eligible)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Paid time off 50 days per year

Health/vision/dental insurance

Federal pension and 401K

Licensure support

Relocation incentives

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a nurse to independently manage patients with acute and chronic health conditions, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice.

The role involves developing patient-centered care plans, leading interdisciplinary teams, ordering and interpreting labs, and coordinating referrals to specialty services. Veterans Affairs offers comprehensive benefits and supports licensing and education debt reduction programs.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice
• Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team
• Orders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studies
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services
• Provides education to patients and their families
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a nurse to independently manage patients with acute and chronic health conditions, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice.

The role involves developing patient-centered care plans, leading interdisciplinary teams, ordering and interpreting labs, and coordinating referrals to specialty services. Veterans Affairs offers comprehensive benefits and supports licensing and education debt reduction programs.