Summary

The Syracuse VAMC is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner to work in the Gastrointestinal service.

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 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
• Nurse Practitioner 2: Independently practices as a NP providing a full range of services utilizing treatment guidelines in the delivery of high-quality care
• Collaborates with patients - families - and health care practitioners to develop - implement - and evaluate care
• Utilizes customer service principles - supports veteran self-determination - and serves as a resource for patients and staff in addressing ethical issues
• Demonstrates critical thinking in assessing and managing complex situations
• Nurse Practitioner 3: Independently practices as a NP providing a full range of care utilizing treatment guidelines in the delivery of high-quality care
• Collaborates with patients - families - and health care practitioners to develop - implement treatment plans - and evaluate health outcomes
• Demonstrates critical thinking in assessing and managing complex clinical situations
• Leads the delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice - improving outcomes of panel/program
• Demonstrates positive effective communication skills and professionalism that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and external customers
• Works effectively as a leader in planning and facilitating systematic change to improve outcomes
• Collaborates with stakeholders to improve patient care - staff development - and performance measures
• Participates as a member or leader in formal/informal workgroups or interdisciplinary teams
• Leads within a High Reliability Organization (HRO) framework
• 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: M - F 07:30 to 4:00 or depending on needs of the service
• Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.