Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)- General/Thoracic Surgery

Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)- General/Thoracic Surgery Department: Department of Veterans Affairs The Advanced Practice Nurse Certified Nurse Practitioner practices in surgical services to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs mission. The NP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management and practices to the full extent of their education, training, and certification. Key Responsibilities 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 include but not limited to: In conjunction with attending staff, manage a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice in both inpatient and outpatient settings. 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. 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, 7:30am-4:00pm. Schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements & Education To meet qualification requirements, your resume should clearly identity the following information for each applicable degree: Name and location of the college or university Degree earned and the field of study Date the degree was conferred (month and year) Please ensure this information is included directly on your resume so your education can be properly evacuated during the qualification review. Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $114311 – $171488/yr. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-10-05. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path. #J-18808-Ljbffr Veterans Health Administration