Advanced Practice Nurse (NP) Podiatry

Job Title

The incumbent is responsible and accountable for the provision of comprehensive clinical services and for compliance with established Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Medical Center, Surgery Service, and Podiatry Section policies and procedures. The incumbent practices within approved clinical privileges and scope of practice and collaborates with the Podiatry team to provide safe, timely, evidence-based care to Veterans in the outpatient and, when applicable, inpatient setting. Duties are performed in partnership with Surgery Service leadership, the Section Chief of Podiatry, the Administrative Officer, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Administrative Duties:

• Attends required staff meetings; communicates appropriately through the chain of command; and assists with issue briefs, follow-up actions, and other service-level requirements related to patient care and operations.
• Maintains timely clinical documentation, open encounter and consult management, and other required electronic health record documentation.
• Participates in clinic management, access, productivity, relevant performance measures, quality and patient safety activities, and process improvement/system redesign initiatives.
• Supports appropriate use of resources and collaborates with clinical and administrative staff to improve continuity, efficiency, and timeliness of care.

Clinical Duties:

• The incumbent is expected to remain appropriately credentialed, privileged, and practicing within the specialty area. Specific privileges and procedures are approved through the applicable VA credentialing and privileging process.
• Duties may include:
• Evaluate foot and ankle conditions.
• Perform comprehensive and focused histories and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage podiatric conditions within scope of practice and approved privileges.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies, X-rays, MRI, CT, vascular studies, and other appropriate diagnostic testing.
• Perform wound assessment and wound care.
• Provide callus care and nail debridement when within approved scope/privileges.
• Provide diabetic foot evaluation and management.
• Provide post-operative follow-up and coordinate care with the operating podiatrist/surgical team.
• Apply or manage casts, splints, and off-loading devices as appropriate.
• Perform injections when within approved privileges and scope of practice.
• Educate Veterans and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and follow-up.
• Collaborate with podiatrists and other members of the interdisciplinary team and initiate referrals/consults when indicated.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:

• 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, 08:00am - 04:30pm or Supervisory Discretion