Advanced Practice Nurse

Summary

The Advanced Practice Nurse Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Home Based Primary Care/ Geriatrics and Extended 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. Assigned under the Inpatient and Outpatient sections for HBPC Medical Director

Duties

• The C.W
• Bill Young VA Medical Center Geriatrics and Extended Care Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Nurse Practitioner (NP) for Home Based Primary Care
• Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program
• As a Licensed Independent Provider - the Nurse Practitioner practices autonomously and in coordination with health care professionals and other individuals
• The incumbent provides a wide range of health care services - including the diagnosis and management of acute - chronic - and complex health problems
• health promotion
• disease prevention
• health education
• and counseling to individuals - families - groups and communities
• Must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center
• Major duties and responsibilities of the position: Serves a Nurse Practitioner in Home Based Primary Care - part of Geriatrics Service working in HBPC areas of BP and Community Based Outpatient Centers and in a patient's current living arrangements
• Performs consults in inpatient acute care - CLC - and outpatient settings
• Ongoing daily clinical management of Veterans in the HBPC program
• The APN will provide direct patient care which include completing admission H&P - progress notes - transfer/ discharge notes - all day-to-day aspects of patient care - and participation in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and at times may function as a RN Case Manager
• Completes assigned forms - collaborates with entire HBPC team - follows government vehicle rules and assists with transportation to maintenance when needed - participates in assigned meetings - and completes assigned duties - and coverage for other HBPC APRN as needed.
• 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
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of medication therapy - medication monitoring plans (as appropriate) - and identifying patient-specific medication issues - including drug interactions - adverse effects - efficacy - and appropriateness.
• Develops a plan for follow-up and ongoing assessment including IDT treatment plan notes
• Follow HBPC Directive and directions for HBPC Medical Director
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team
• Ensures referrals from within the facility are addressed per HBPC Directive
• Expect to follow HBPC emergency plan in times of Hurricane
• Drives in to the Sebring CBOC area and potentially anywhere in Bay Pines Catchment area to provide home based primary care
• Maintain communication with the HBPC team throughout the work day and notify HBPC team of coverage when not available
• Maintain competency in computer programs necessary for a Bay Pines HBPC APRN
• 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 AM to 4:30 PM
• Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized