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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

• FUNCTIONS OF ASSIGNED 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
• 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: 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 Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members
• 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
• CLINICAL PRACTICE: Influences and models the delivery of evidence-based health care - demonstrating expertise in the ability to manage a patient panel - population - or program
• Expectations: 1
• Independently practices as a NP - utilizing evidenced-based practice guidelines in the delivery of high-quality care
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• Collaborates with patients - families - and the health care team to develop and implement treatment plans and evaluate health outcomes
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• Demonstrates critical thinking in assessing and managing complex clinical situations
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• Leads the delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice - improving outcomes of panel/program
• OUTCOME FOCUS: Leads and implements changes that enhance the quality and timeliness of Veteran/patient care applying research and evidence in the delivery of healthcare for patient populations
• Expectations: 1
• Leads performance improvement initiatives that improves care or processes
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• Engages in evidence-based practice and the application of clinical practice guidelines
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• Implements quality improvement initiatives that lead to outcomes at the panel/program level
• LEADERSHIP: Initiates and leads interdisciplinary teams informed by structured approaches and processes to improve outcomes that positively impact care for a patient panel - population - or program
• Expectations: 1
• Demonstrates positive effective communication skills and professionalism that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and external customers
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• Works effectively as a leader in planning and facilitating systematic change to improve outcomes
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• Collaborates with stakeholders to improve patient care - staff development - and performance measures
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• Participates as a member or leader in formal/informal workgroups or interdisciplinary teams
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• Leads within a High Reliability Organization (HRO) framework
• PROFESSIONALISM/COLLEGIALITY: Initiates and leads interdisciplinary teams developing systems that positively impact outcomes at the panel - population - or program
• Demonstrates effective communication skills and professional behavior - promoting cooperation and teamwork
• Expectations: 1
• Utilizes cultural sensitivity - listening and communication skills in leading team(s)
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• Role models high standards of professional and ethical conduct
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• Initiates and leads interdisciplinary teams
• 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
• 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: No Authorized 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 V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized