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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Geriatrics & Extended Care Outpatient APN (NP) Program Coordinator

Richmond, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$138K/yr - $200K/yr

3+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) for the Geriatrics & Extended Care Outpatient program at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System. The APN will provide leadership for outpatient geriatric programs, develop best practices, and engage in primary health care decision-making for patients with complex illnesses.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborates and leads the review and triage of consult referrals to the GEC service outpatient clinics

Performs comprehensive history and physical examinations in inpatient and outpatient geriatric consultations in the facility, including the use of phone and video technology for patient evaluations

Completes e-consults when a full evaluation is unnecessary or not feasible

Addresses the needs for primary and specialty levels of geriatric care to achieve the best possible quality of life through relief of suffering, control of symptoms, caregiver support, and restoration of functional capacity

Serves as the APN (NP) in the outpatient GEC programs including but not limited to Geriatric Evaluation, Transitional Care Team, and Pre-Operative Optimization

Serves as the APN (NP) in the GEC Community Care Programs including guidance, care coordination, new authorization and renewal of community care services, and clinical oversight for contract community nursing homes

Provides primary or backup to the CVHCS State Veterans Home Medical Facility Representative

Works with clerical and administrative staff to ensure clinically appropriate triage, access, and appointment completion for outpatient geriatric consultation

Coordinates the GEC outpatient programs including leading program quality assurance, quality improvement, process improvement, and program evaluation

Qualification

Nurse Practitioner LicenseBoard CertificationGeriatrics ExperiencePalliative Care ExperienceTransitional Care LeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA

English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

Must pass pre-employment physical examination

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

You may be required to serve a probationary period

Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement

Education: A post-master's certificate or master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner. Must be a graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency

License: All APN (NPs) must possess and maintain an active, current, full, and unrestricted APN license to practice as an NP in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia

Basic Certification: All APN (NPs) must maintain full and current board certification in an area of clinical specialty from a recognized certifying body