Nurse Practitioner - Gastrointestinal

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

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 work groups 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.