Summary

The Podiatry Service functions under the overall management of the Section Chief of Podiatry. The Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) functions within an interdisciplinary staff consisting of podiatrists - physicians - advanced practice providers - technicians - administrative staff - and clerical staff.

Duties

• The incumbent is responsible and accountable for the provision of comprehensive clinical services and for compliance with established Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration - Medical Center - Surgery Service - and Podiatry Section policies and procedures
• The incumbent practices within approved clinical privileges and scope of practice and collaborates with the Podiatry team to provide safe - timely - evidence-based care to Veterans in the outpatient and - when applicable - inpatient setting
• Duties are performed in partnership with Surgery Service leadership - the Section Chief of Podiatry - the Administrative Officer - and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Administrative Duties: - Attends required staff meetings
• communicates appropriately through the chain of command
• and assists with issue briefs - follow-up actions - and other service-level requirements related to patient care and operations
• - Maintains timely clinical documentation - open encounter and consult management - and other required electronic health record documentation
• - Participates in clinic management - access - productivity - relevant performance measures - quality and patient safety activities - and process improvement/system redesign initiatives
• - Supports appropriate use of resources and collaborates with clinical and administrative staff to improve continuity - efficiency - and timeliness of care
• Clinical Duties: The incumbent is expected to remain appropriately credentialed - privileged - and practicing within the specialty area
• Specific privileges and procedures are approved through the applicable VA credentialing and privileging process
• Duties may include: - Evaluate foot and ankle conditions
• - Perform comprehensive and focused histories and physical examinations
• - Diagnose and manage podiatric conditions within scope of practice and approved privileges
• - Order and interpret laboratory studies - X-rays - MRI - CT - vascular studies - and other appropriate diagnostic testing
• - Perform wound assessment and wound care
• 2 - Provide callus care and nail debridement when within approved scope/privileges
• - Provide diabetic foot evaluation and management
• - Provide post-operative follow-up and coordinate care with the operating podiatrist/surgical team
• - Apply or manage casts - splints - and off-loading devices as appropriate
• - Perform injections when within approved privileges and scope of practice
• - Educate Veterans and caregivers regarding diagnoses - treatment plans - medications - preventive care - and follow-up
• - Collaborate with podiatrists and other members of the interdisciplinary team and initiate referrals/consults when indicated
• 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 - 08:00am - 04:30pm or Supervisory Discretion