Advanced Practice Nurse - Nurse Practitioner

Summary

The Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is seeking a Full-Time Advanced Practice Nurse - Nurse Practitioner to join the Primary Care Service Line at the VA Clinic Davenport, Iowa.

Duties

• 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.

Pay and Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package (VA Nurse Total Rewards).
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): eligible for reimbursement up to $200,000 over one to five years, determined by VHA program office after application review.
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am–4:30pm (alternative hours may be agreed upon at hire).