Advanced Practice Nurse - PACT

Veterans Health Administration • Dayton, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) provides evidence-based primary care as a licensed, nationally certified, independent advanced practice provider. The position manages an assigned panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions, promotes health and disease prevention, and develops individualized care plans to support patient and population health outcomes. The Nurse Practitioner assesses patients, evaluates clinical needs, adjusts treatment plans, and coordinates care with specialty services and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals. The position is part of a Primary Care Team and demonstrates the VA ICARE values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.

The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to VHA eligibility requirements and approval. Approved awards may be up to $200,000 for a period of one to five years; applications must be submitted within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

This is a permanent, non-virtual position with no telework available. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 0800–1630. Relocation and recruitment incentives and Permanent Change of Station benefits are not authorized. VA offers a total rewards package that includes paid leave, federal retirement, insurance programs, and potential performance awards.

The role requires direct patient care and physical activity, including prolonged periods of walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Employees must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds, use safe patient-handling practices for heavier loads, and maintain the vision and hearing needed to perform clinical duties and assess patients and the care environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of a professional nursing school approved by an appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE when the program was completed.
• Post-master's certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Active, current, full, and unrestricted APN license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Maintain full and current basic board certification as an FNP, ANP, AGPCNP, or GNP from ANCC, AANPCB, or another nationally recognized certifying body in the area of academic preparation.
• For Nurse Practitioner III qualification, meet the basic education requirement and have one year of specialized APN experience equivalent to Nurse Practitioner II.
• U.S. citizenship, except where appointment of a non-citizen is permitted under VA policy when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English for direct patient care.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
• Selected applicants are subject to background/security investigation and, for testing-designated positions, pre-appointment urinalysis screening for illegal drug use.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Submit transcripts for all degrees as part of the application; foreign education requires appropriate equivalency documentation.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds and maintaining adequate vision and hearing.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of primary care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care as a licensed, nationally certified Nurse Practitioner and independent advanced practice provider.
• Independently manage an assigned panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions.
• Promote health, wellness, disease prevention, and effective chronic disease management.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans to achieve optimal patient and population health outcomes.
• Assess patients, evaluate clinical needs, and adjust treatment plans based on changes in condition and response to interventions.
• Demonstrate leadership within the Primary Care Team and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Order, review, and interpret laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and other clinical evaluations.
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments within the scope of practice and applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Initiate referrals and consultations to specialty services and coordinate follow-up care.
• Educate and counsel patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, prevention, wellness, and self-management.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and support staff.
• Apply current evidence-based practice, clinical judgment, and advanced nursing knowledge in patient care.
• Promote continuity of care and support coordinated delivery of Primary Care services.
• Demonstrate the ICARE values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.
• Perform direct patient care activities requiring prolonged periods of walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Lift and carry loads up to 35 pounds in accordance with Safe Patient Handling Guidelines; use proper body mechanics and obtain assistance or mechanical lifts for heavier loads.
• Maintain adequate vision to perform clinical duties, distinguish basic colors, and safely assess patients and the care environment.
• Maintain adequate hearing to perform assigned duties; hearing aids are permitted.
• Perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility, subject to program requirements and approval, with awards up to $200,000 for one to five years.
• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year, consisting of 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting.
• Federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level