Job Description

Summary

The Certified Nurse Practitioner practices in Employee Health to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The NP provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management. The NP practices to the full extent of their education - training - and certification. Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position.

Duties

• Patient Care: Conduct comprehensive and focused health assessments of employees - including history-taking - physical examinations - and diagnostic testing
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic occupational illnesses and injuries
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• provide health education and counseling
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic occupational illnesses and injuries
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• provide health education and counseling
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with VA policies and state regulations
• Coordinate referrals to specialty care as necessary
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• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Design and implement health promotion and disease prevention programs targeting workplace-related health issues
• Conduct periodic health screenings and vaccinations in accordance with VA guidelines
• Provide education on workplace safety - ergonomics - and the prevention of occupational injuries and illnesses
• Case Management: Manage complex cases involving occupational injuries and illnesses - including coordination of care plans - follow-up appointments - and evaluations for return-to-work
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams - including HR - safety officers - and other healthcare providers - to ensure comprehensive employee health management
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records in accordance with VA standards and guidelines
• Professional Development: Participate in continuing education opportunities to maintain current knowledge and skills relevant to the role
• Attend departmental and interdisciplinary meetings to stay informed of organizational policies and practices
• Mentor and provide guidance to nursing staff and other healthcare professionals within the employee health program
• Administrative Duties: Assist in the development and update of policies and procedures related to employee health services
• Participate in the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives
• Prepare and present reports on employee health trends and program effectiveness to leadership
• Ensure compliance with federal - state - and local regulations related to occupational health and safety Case Management: Manage complex cases involving occupational injuries and illnesses - including coordination of care plans - follow-up appointments - and evaluations for return-to-work
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams - including HR - safety officers - and other healthcare providers - to ensure comprehensive employee health management
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records in accordance with VA standards and guidelines 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: 8:00am--4:30pm Monday - Friday Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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Permanent employment, Local area, Remote work, Relocation package, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours

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