Advanced Practice Nurse - Nurse Practitioner
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Davenport, IA · 4 mo ago
Healthcare$200/hrFull-time
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
- Affasses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa
- Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Iowa
- Experience in primary care settings preferred
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice and whole health system principles
Skills
- Strong clinical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Proficiency in electronic medical records systems
Benefits
- Comprehensive total rewards package including education debt reduction program
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Flexible work schedule options
- No virtual or telework positions available
Pay
- Salary range based on experience and qualifications
Schedule
- Typical work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm