Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
POSITION:
Nurse PractitionerWORK SCHEDULE:
To be determined at interviewSalary to be determined by the Nurse Professional Standards Board (NPSB) The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will practice at the Salem VAMC.
The incumbent will be academically and clinically prepared to perform a broad spectrum of patient care services at the expert level.
The Nurse Practitioner with licensed independent privilege status has been granted clinical privileges by the Medical Staff and practice autonomously with consultation as necessary.
MAJOR DUTIES:
Provide primary care to adults in the area of their clinical specialization which includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment and outcome measures of health care problemsResponsible for initiating and adjusting therapeutic regimens, performing histories and physicals, ordering diagnostic and therapeutic tests/studies, initiating consults and referrals, and prescribing medications/supplies in accordance with VA policy, VA formulary, State regulations and scope of practiceServes as a consultant to nursing as well as medical staff for patients with complex treatment or care needsWork collaboratively with other interdisciplinary team members in providing quality care and patient educationStrong computer/typing skills including the ability to document vital signs, assessments, notes, etc.
using the electronic medical record or other computer applications.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Nurse PractitionerWORK SCHEDULE:
To be determined at interviewSalary to be determined by the Nurse Professional Standards Board (NPSB) The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will practice at the Salem VAMC.
The incumbent will be academically and clinically prepared to perform a broad spectrum of patient care services at the expert level.
The Nurse Practitioner with licensed independent privilege status has been granted clinical privileges by the Medical Staff and practice autonomously with consultation as necessary.
MAJOR DUTIES:
Provide primary care to adults in the area of their clinical specialization which includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment and outcome measures of health care problemsResponsible for initiating and adjusting therapeutic regimens, performing histories and physicals, ordering diagnostic and therapeutic tests/studies, initiating consults and referrals, and prescribing medications/supplies in accordance with VA policy, VA formulary, State regulations and scope of practiceServes as a consultant to nursing as well as medical staff for patients with complex treatment or care needsWork collaboratively with other interdisciplinary team members in providing quality care and patient educationStrong computer/typing skills including the ability to document vital signs, assessments, notes, etc.
using the electronic medical record or other computer applications.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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