Senior Home-Based Geriatrics NP – Clinical Lead

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 225,000; Full time

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Paid Time Off

Federal Pension

Federal Insurance

Licensure Support

Fixed Schedule

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse III Certified Nurse Practitioner for Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) in Geriatrics and Extended Care. The NP will provide advanced clinical practice, consultation, and leadership within a multidisciplinary HBPC team and VA network.

Responsibilities include in-home patient management, development of treatment plans, and timely clinical documentation. Travel is required for community visits; telework is not available.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions focusing on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice.
• Provides home-based visits in patients' homes in the community.
• Drives a vehicle to patient visits and adheres to policies for government vehicle operation.
• Assesses, identifies, and diagnoses general medical problems; defines medical management and determines need for specialty consultation.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans; adjusts care as patient needs change; collaborates with HBPC team and VA staff.
• Completes clinical documentation timely and maintains reminders; provides clinical coverage when others are on leave.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse III Certified Nurse Practitioner for Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) in Geriatrics and Extended Care. The NP will provide advanced clinical practice, consultation, and leadership within a multidisciplinary HBPC team and VA network.

Responsibilities include in-home patient management, development of treatment plans, and timely clinical documentation. Travel is required for community visits; telework is not available.