Advanced Practice Nurse

Nurse Practitioner (NP) For Home Based Primary Care

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