What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Nurse position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Summary
The Advance Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing - timeliness - and the advancement of Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The NP provide advanced clinical practice - consultation and management.
Duties
The Advance Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing - timeliness - and the advancement of Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The NP provide advanced clinical practice - consultation and management.
Duties
- The 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 NP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position
- Major duties and responsibilities of the position but 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 Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
- 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 - 8:00 a.m
- -4:30 p.m
- or 7:30 a.m
- -4:00 p.m
- Telework: Ad-hoc - as determined by the agency policy
- Virtual: This is not a virtual position
- Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: 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 for incentive
- Contact Lacey.Adkins2@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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- Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Salary : $103,563 - $173,532