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.
FUNCTIONS OF ASSIGNED 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 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.
- Provided education to patients and their families.
- Assess 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.
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
Telework: Ad Hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Pay Schedule: NF46
Starting at $117,180 Per Year (VN 00)