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

• The NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients
• 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
• Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management
• 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
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence
• Participates in all clinical aspects of urology care including: (a) consultations for inpatient and outpatient care - (b) case management - (c) initiating consults and referrals - (d) completing patient history and physicals - (e) ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing - studies - and treatments - (f) follow-up post op care/examinations in the Urology clinic - (g) availability to answer patient questions regarding pre and post-operative condition and take appropriate clinical action - (h) discussing complex cases with the Urologist - (i) working with patients to set goals - collect and interpret relevant data - prescribe appropriate medication and individualized care - and evaluate the patient progress toward goals
• Facilitates the coordination of care for the Urology surgical patients including: (a) coordinating the availability of specialty equipment required for all aspects of care of the Urology surgical patient (i.e
• OR - clinic) - (b) formulating and initiating health care teaching for patients and families in the outpatient setting - (c) providing education specific to pre and post-operative condition and initiates care activities based on patient need
• Sustains professional responsibilities by: (a) maintaining prescriptive authority - (b) maintaining licensure and specialty certification - (c) working with other staff members of the Surgical Services Clinics (Ambulatory Surgical Unit - Medical Specialty Clinics - Department of Anesthesia) to be part of a team that provides a consistent interdisciplinary - collaborative approach to patient care - education - and communication - (d) participating in process and Quality Improvement projects and programs as directed by the Urologist
• To include - but not exclusive to - collecting and analyzing relevant program data to resolve problems - (e) executing the position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience - and creative approaches to management of complex client care - (f) maintains knowledge of current techniques - trends - and professional issues
• 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: M-F 0800-1645 Telework: Available Ad/Hoc Only Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for EDRP incentive
• Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov - for questions/assistance
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• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized