Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)- Gastroenterology

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Medical Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The Gastroenterology NP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. The Gastroenterology NP practices to the full extent of their education, training, and certification. Major duties: The Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Clinical Care Independently manage outpatient Gastroenterology and Hepatology patients, including comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing follow-up in GI, Hepatology, and Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT) clinics. Provide advanced telephone consultation and triage for GI/Hepatology referrals, ensuring timely access to care for veterans. Coordinate patient care across GI and Hepatology specialty services, facilitating seamless surveillance, treatment, procedures, and patient education. Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff and other healthcare providers, assisting with complex gastroenterology case management. Act as a consultant to Primary Care providers regarding GI/Hepatology patient management, offering expert guidance and support. Collaboration & Interdisciplinary Practice Collaborate with Attending Gastroenterologists, Hepatologists, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality GI care. Lead or participate in collaborative initiatives and quality improvement projects related to GI/Hepatology care delivery. Build professional relationships within the VA and with external health-related community groups as needed. Quality, Research, and Guideline Implementation Coordinate and participate in quality-improvement and research activities to strengthen GI/Hepatology services. Implement and reinforce clinical practice guidelines and evidence-based standards within the GI/Hepatology Section and across departments. Contribute to the development and implementation of best-practice standards for patient care and healthcare delivery. Patient-Centered Care Provide care that is sensitive to the unique age-related, developmental, and cultural needs of adult and elderly veterans, typically ages 18-80+. Adapt communication and care plans to address physical, cognitive, and lifestyle differences across veteran age group. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad-Hoc (Occasional or Irregular basis) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements: 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/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.