Primary Care NP Leader: Panel Management & Prevention

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Federal retirement

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Indiana is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) II Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Primary Care to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the VA mission.

The NP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. The NP will sustain independent clinical practice, collaborate with the Primary Care Team, and manage a patient panel with acute and chronic conditions.

Qualifications

• Independently manages a patient panel with acute and chronic conditions using evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrates leadership and collaborates with Primary Care Team and other disciplines.
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Initiates referrals to specialty services and provides patient education.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with 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 Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members.
• 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.

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Indiana is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) II Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Primary Care to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the VA mission.

The NP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. The NP will sustain independent clinical practice, collaborate with the Primary Care Team, and manage a patient panel with acute and chronic conditions.