Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) - Specialty Care

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. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in the Gastroenterology Department of Medicine Services to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The Gastroenterology NP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. The Gastroenterology NP practices to the full extent of their education, training, and certification. Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position. The Gastroenterology NP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position. 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. Consultation and ongoing management can occur in an outpatient, inpatient, virtual, or electronic consult setting. Works with other providers in their specialty to co-manage patients. Completes or assists with appropriate medical procedures based on granted privileges and duties as determined by leadership of the Medicine Section. 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. Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Supports all aspects of consult management. Supports decisions, evaluation of referral, and integrates community care. Uses tele-care modalities including voice, video, electronic consults, and others to provide care, when appropriate. Completes appropriate documentation of care in a timely fashion meeting facility requirements. Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence. Completes or assists with projects to improve Veteran care based on the needs of the facility. 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: Full Time, Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Extended hours as needed, schedule subject to change based on agency needs.) Telework: Ad hoc available at discretion of supervisor. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) Basic Requirements Education: A post-master's certificate or master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner. (Applicants pending the completion of educational requirements may be referred and tenta

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