Wound Ostomy NP: Advanced Practice & VA Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal pension

Health, vision, dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in New Mexico is seeking a Wound - Ostomy Care Nurse Practitioner within the Chief of Staff Service. The NP is a licensed independent practitioner providing a full range of wound, skin, and ostomy care with prescriptive authority as indicated.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice and consultation to veterans across the Wound/Ostomy program. The NP will work within Surgical Service, delivering advanced clinical practice, patient assessment, plans, and

Qualifications

• APN with national certification as Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensure as an independent NP in the US.
• Ability to provide prescriptive authority as indicated.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care in surgical service.
• Deliver advanced clinical practice, consultation, and patient management.
• Practice to full extent of education, training, and certification.
• Act as a consultant and improve patient care outcomes.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner certification

Prescriptive authority

Evidence-based care

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in New Mexico is seeking a Wound - Ostomy Care Nurse Practitioner within the Chief of Staff Service. The NP is a licensed independent practitioner providing a full range of wound, skin, and ostomy care with prescriptive authority as indicated.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice and consultation to veterans across the Wound/Ostomy program. The NP will work within Surgical Service, delivering advanced clinical practice, patient assessment, plans, and