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Nurse Practitioner - Gastrointestinal

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Summary The Syracuse VAMC is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner to work in the Gastrointestinal service.

Duties

The NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients. Major duties and responsibilities of the position: Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an 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 the interdisciplinary team

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

Assessments and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes

Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence

Nurse Practitioner 2: Independently practices as a NP providing a full range of services utilizing treatment guidelines in the delivery of high-quality care

Collaborates with patients - families - and health care practitioners to develop - implement - and evaluate care

Utilizes customer service principles - supports veteran self-determination - and serves as a resource for patients and staff in addressing ethical issues

Demonstrates critical thinking in assessing and managing complex situations

Nurse Practitioner 3: Independently practices as a NP providing a full range of care utilizing treatment guidelines in the delivery of high-quality care

Collaborates with patients - families - and health care practitioners to develop - implement treatment plans - and evaluate health outcomes

Demonstrates critical thinking in assessing and managing complex clinical situations

Leads the delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice - improving outcomes of panel/program

Demonstrates positive effective communication skills and professionalism that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and external customers

Works effectively as a leader in planning and facilitating systematic change to improve outcomes

Collaborates with stakeholders to improve patient care - staff development - and performance measures

Participates as a member or leader in formal/informal workgroups or interdisciplinary teams

Leads within a High Reliability Organization (HRO) framework

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: M - F 07:30 to 4:00 or depending on needs of the service

Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

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