Nurse Practitioner- Women Veterans Program Manager

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

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The purpose of the Women Veteran's Program Manager is to provide independent clinical administration of the health care system's Women Veterans Program for Michael E DeBakey VAMC
• This role includes supervision of interdisciplinary staff who work in the Program
• Major duties for the Nurse Practitioner - Women Veterans Program Manager (WVPM) include - but are not limited to: Demonstrates Proficiency in providing care for patients with complex care needs Guides and directs others who provide care Assesses patient's biopsychosocial needs Provides initial and ongoing assessment of patients Formulates a plan of care based on health care team assessments Provides leadership and identifies resources and critical factor Functions as a systems coordinator for the plan of care Monitors progress through the expected hospital course and intervenes as appropriate Coordinates care and discharge planning with the patient's primary care provider and team Recognizes complex situations that impact patient care and intervenes - using sound judgement - professional attitude and appropriate channels Evaluates patient status and response to care Demonstrates the ability to provide complex care remotely Appropriately orders diagnostic workups that demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge Conducts self in a professional manner Provides leadership to the interdisciplinary team in identification and addressing of ethical issues surrounding care management and professional practice Advocates fiscal responsibility in the management of patient care through effective utilization of resources
• Delegates care in a safe - efficient - and cost-effective manner
• Assists in identifying and securing appropriate services
• 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 - 4:30 pm
• Subject to change based on the needs of the facility
• 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 roda.eady@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized