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Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner/Primary Care)
Direct Jobs, Battle Creek, Michigan, United States, 49014
Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Duties
PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET
Applicants note: This position will be filled as either a Physician Assistant (PA) or a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
This is determined by the selecting official
This announcement is for applicants applying for the NP position only
If you are interested in applying as a PA - please go to Vacancy Announcement CBSR-12862739-26-RB to submit your application
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Primary Care Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission
The NP provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management
The primary purpose of the nurse practitioner (NP) is to practice to the full extent of their education - training and certification as a licensed independent practitioner to provide healthcare to individuals - families - and/or groups in a variety of settings to include virtual modalities
Primary Care Core Clinical Privileges will guide advanced practice beyond basic education and are renewed every two years
The NP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position
Duties include but are not limited to: 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 Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members
Orders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studies
Provides timely follow-up on results - including completion of view alerts
Performs and records history and physical examinations and records data from clinic visits
Enter progress notes in computerized medical record and completes workload documentation in a timely manner
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
Consults other specialties as appropriate - according to service agreements
Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence
NP may have other duties as assigned
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: Monday-Friday from 8:00a to 4:30p
Hours may be rotated or extended based on the needs of the Medical Center and our Veterans
Wednesdays include extended hours
Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact Jeremy.Hunt@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Duties
PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET
Applicants note: This position will be filled as either a Physician Assistant (PA) or a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
This is determined by the selecting official
This announcement is for applicants applying for the NP position only
If you are interested in applying as a PA - please go to Vacancy Announcement CBSR-12862739-26-RB to submit your application
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Primary Care Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission
The NP provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management
The primary purpose of the nurse practitioner (NP) is to practice to the full extent of their education - training and certification as a licensed independent practitioner to provide healthcare to individuals - families - and/or groups in a variety of settings to include virtual modalities
Primary Care Core Clinical Privileges will guide advanced practice beyond basic education and are renewed every two years
The NP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position
Duties include but are not limited to: 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 Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members
Orders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studies
Provides timely follow-up on results - including completion of view alerts
Performs and records history and physical examinations and records data from clinic visits
Enter progress notes in computerized medical record and completes workload documentation in a timely manner
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
Consults other specialties as appropriate - according to service agreements
Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence
NP may have other duties as assigned
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: Monday-Friday from 8:00a to 4:30p
Hours may be rotated or extended based on the needs of the Medical Center and our Veterans
Wednesdays include extended hours
Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact Jeremy.Hunt@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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