Nurse Practitioner - Substance Use Disorders Treatment Program Director

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

• The Nurse Practitioner - Substance Use Disorders Treatment Program Director duties include but are not limited to: Supervision of interdisciplinary staff Programatic oversite for delivery of substance use disorder treatment and daily operations of the SDTP program Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care (ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses)
• Provides care to adults in the assigned area - including assessment - diagnosis - and treatment of health care problems which may include prescription of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions Independently manages patient care and collaborates with supervising physician as necessary
• Includes the patient and family/significant other in developing the initial plan of care - establishing goals - and discharge planning Documents appropriately patients' History and Physical - as well as requesting appropriate consults
• Uses advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to promote staff involvement in planning - decision making - and evaluating outcomes
• Functions as an expert in clinical practice and/or areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities
• Systematically evaluates current practice and formulates outcomes for patients and/or organizational processes within area of expertise
• Guides - develops - and supports staff from a leadership perspective
• Uses professional standards of care - scientific evidence - and practice to evaluate programs/service activities
• Demonstrates grade-appropriate and consistent critical thinking skills
• Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) is completed twice a year and is rated competent in all measured areas
• Listens to and honors patient and family perspectives and choices
• Patient and family knowledge - values - beliefs - and cultural backgrounds are incorporated into the planning and delivery of care in a non-judgmental - non-discriminatory manner (Patient and Family Centered Care)
• Demonstrates leadership in patient advocacy - in protecting the health - safety - and rights of patients
• Maintains professional boundaries with patients - families - and employees
• Behavior as a role model is transparent and above reproach
• Demonstrates leadership by guiding practice in identifying and addressing concerns that impact patients and staff
• Initiates/participates in consultations to health care teams regarding ethical issues
• Establishes patient care priorities based on patient needs that ensures patient care can be delivered in a safe - efficient - and cost effective manner
• Ensures staff comply with infection control practices - such as handwashing and wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment
• Leads within a framework of a High Reliability Organization with a culture of safety founded on a systems approach to developing health care solutions based on prevention - not punishment - with collective mindfulness
• Actively participates in the advancement of nursing through contributions to knowledge development and education
• Mentors less experienced NPs/nurses
• Maintains professional knowledge and skills based on currently published or communicated information - such as through professional readings and refereed nursing journals - and attending workshops and seminars Assesses educational needs to implement program or service-level practice changes
• Develops and implements an educational plan to meet the needs for self and other staff in a program or service
• Validates competencies and assesses the need for interventions
• 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 - 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
• Subject to change based on the needs of the facility
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [email protected] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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