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