Advanced Practice Nurse

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

• As an Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) - you will: Practice to full extend 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
• Practice in Primary Care Service at the Maui CBOC - Lana'i and Moloka'i VA Clinics to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veteran Affairs (VA) mission
• The NP provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management
• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis in health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice
• Develop and implement an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management
• Demonstrate leadership and works collaboratively with Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members
• Order and interpret labs - tests - and diagnostic studies
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Initiate referrals and consults to specialty services
• Provide education to patients and their families
• Provide coverage for Maui PCPs or other VAPIHCS PCPs as needed
• Assist with unscheduled walk-ins
• Coverage for Employee and Occupational Health tasks for all duties including but not limited to pre-employment physicals - evaluation of acute injuries - COVID testing - tracking - vaccine programs - etc
• Assess and adjust the plan if care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Exemplify 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: 7:30am to 4pm * Days Vary Telework: Ad hoc - may be authorized at supervisory discretion 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