Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care Peoria

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

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide evidence-based primary care with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention. The selected candidate will manage a patient panel, develop care plans, and work with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include ordering labs, interpreting results, prescribing interventions, and coordinating referrals. EDRP eligibility is noted; this position adheres to VA policies and total rewards.

Qualifications

• Licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification.
• Must hold a Nurse Practitioner license to practice independently.
• Evidence-based care delivery and population health planning are core.
• Strong collaboration with interdisciplinary team required.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a patient panel with acute and chronic conditions focusing on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Develops and implements individualized plans to achieve optimal population health and disease management.
• Demonstrates leadership and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Initiates referrals to specialty services and educates patients and families.

Skills

Evidence-based care

Leadership

Team collaboration

Labs & diagnostics

Pharmacology

Patient education

Care planning

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

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 NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients
• Major duties and responsibilities of the position: * Independently manages a panel of 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
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0745-1615 Telework: Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized