Obesity Care NP/APN – EDRP Eligible, Palo Alto

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Palo Alto (CA); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Palo Alto, CA is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse to provide comprehensive obesity-related care.

The nurse practitioner will lead a patient panel, deliver advanced clinical services, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to promote health and disease management within a VA setting. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient education, referrals, and ongoing plan adjustments to improve outcomes while aligning with ICARE values and VA

Competenze

• Requires an NP license in the United States.
• Experience managing obesity-related health conditions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Mansioni

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic obesity-related conditions.
• Provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and patient management.
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Initiates referrals to specialty services as needed.
• Provides education to patients and families.
• Monitors and adjusts care plans to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Demonstrates integrity, commitment, advocacy, respect, and excellence.

Conoscenze

Nurse Practitioner

Leadership

Health Promotion

Evidence-Based Practice

Formazione

Nurse Practitioner license

Descrizione del lavoro

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Palo Alto, CA is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse to provide comprehensive obesity-related care.

The nurse practitioner will lead a patient panel, deliver advanced clinical services, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to promote health and disease management within a VA setting. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient education, referrals, and ongoing plan adjustments to improve outcomes while aligning with ICARE values and VA