Primary Care NP Lead – Patient-Centered, Evidence-Driven

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 50 days/year

Federal health/vision/dental

Traditional pension + 401K

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) II Certified Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive Primary Care services, emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the VA mission.

The NP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. The NP will work with the Primary Care Team to promote health, disease prevention, and coordination of patient care across VA services, applying evidence-based practice and leadership to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted NP license in a US state or territory.
• APN certification with Primary Care focus preferred.
• Experience providing care in a primary care setting.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Develops and implements individualized care plans.
• Collaborates with Primary Care Team and interdisciplinary colleagues.
• Orders and interprets labs and diagnostic tests.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions.
• Initiates referrals to specialty services as needed.
• Educates patients and families; adjusts care plans for optimal outcomes.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Primary Care

Evidence-based practice

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

APN certification

State NP license

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) II Certified Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive Primary Care services, emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the VA mission.

The NP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. The NP will work with the Primary Care Team to promote health, disease prevention, and coordination of patient care across VA services, applying evidence-based practice and leadership to improve outcomes.