Nurse Practitioner-Home Based Primary Care - Gillette, United States - Veterans Health Administration

Description

Summary

The primary purpose of the nurse practitioner (NP) is to practice to the full extent of their education, training and certification, without the clinical supervision or mandatory collaboration of physicians, as a licensed independent practitioner to provide specified medical or other patient care service.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

Duties

The nurse practitioner (NP) collaborates with other disciplines to develop, implement, and coordinate a system of patient care delivery that promotes communication, teamwork, high quality care, patient satisfaction, positive outcomes, appropriate utilization of resources and cost-effective services. Further duties of the position are, but not limited to:

Prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program.

Performing history and physical examinations,

Diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic health care problems.

Ordering appropriate testing and consults.

Performing adult care check-ups, prescribing medication, and treatments, and

teaching health promotion and disease prevention to patients.

Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care.

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care,

Patient and family education.

Patient self-management after discharge.

Supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction.

Considers all characteristics of the individual, including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, values, and previous experiences.

Administers and/or orders medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.

Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.

Other duties as assigned.

This position is located in the charming town of Gillette, which is the 3rd most populated city in the state of Wyoming. Surrounded by the Bighorn Mountains, Black Hills and the Powder River Basin. The town tends to attract outdoor lovers with unapparelled landscapes, hiking opportunities and unmatched wildlife. Gillette's rich culture, history and warm hospitality from the locals, you feel right at home

To learn more about Gillette, WY click for the Chamber of Commerce or for information about the town.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy.

Work Schedule: 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Telework: May be approved on an Ad-Hoc basis.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
EDRP: EDRP is authorized for this position, contact Linda Orchard at
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) : Not Authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.