Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health jobs in Springfield, OR

Duties

Roseburg is the heart of the scenic and recreational paradise known as the Land of Umpqua. This land of authentic outdoor adventures and experiences is bordered by picturesque rivers and lush valleys. Roseburg, centrally located in the of Douglas County, Oregon is known for its 359 miles of streams along the north and south forks of the Umpqua River. The Roseburg area reflects small-town values, has dedicated business leaders and a strong education system from K-12 to our local community college. The community possesses a hardworking, well-trained workforce. These characteristics have proved instrumental in drawing new residents and companies to the region, while keeping families here for generations.

The Nurse Practitioner provides leadership and has continuing responsibility for the updating, deployment, coordination, and evaluation of the Occupational Health (OH) program at the RVAHCS. This includes collaboration with a designated Employee Health physician, Urgent Care, Human Resources, and other local and facility resources as needed. Programs include pre-employment screening, medical surveillance, administrative examinations, support a drug free workplace, immunization, post-exposure counseling and treatment, evaluation and reporting of employee work related injuries and illnesses (OWCP), and maintenance of employee health records. Responsible, in collaboration with the EOH RN, for Case Management for employees or employees with work related illnesses, injuries, and exposure. S/he assumes responsibility for compliance with applicable VHA Directives, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, Center for Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health (CEOSH), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, VISN and local policy, and other related documentation and guidance. Incumbent is responsible for collaborating with Medical Review Officer (MRO) and EOH physician on Department of Labor exams, follow up, and reports as necessary. The incumbent collaborates with Human Resources on employees with work-related injuries.

Specific activities will include (but are not limited to):

• Serve as reference to PACT teams/specialty teams to facilitate timely, appropriate work-up in collaboration with specialist(s) optimizing VA resources and facilitating community care as needed for OWCP care followed within RVAHCS.
• Point of contact for any work-up related questions from patient/family, staff (local and/or other VISN20 facility), community providers related to OWCP care.
• Inform employee or volunteer of process, general disease education, and follow up related to OWCP care provided within RVAHCS.
• Assure proper follow-up of abnormal findings for employee health physicals and ongoing OWCP care.
• Monitor activities to ensure timely multidisciplinary review and coordination of activities necessary for development of a treatment plan and necessary supportive procedures for OWCP care.
• Assess and link employees and volunteers to additional services when needed, i.e., alcohol treatment, nutrition, palliative care, hospice as necessary, primary care.
• Communicate/coordinate with Human Resources regarding medications, care needs, return to work, light duty status, etc.
• Assess and treat symptom management and/or refer to appropriate specialty for higher level care needs for employee or volunteer injuries.
• Track all treatments according to standards of care, communicating with appropriate service for follow up for surveillance programs and OWCP care.
• Assure treatment summary and recommendations are communicated to involved services.
• Proactively addresses continuity of care needs and surveillance.
• Ensure all mandatory reporting, documentation, coding, and encounters are completed timely and tracked, as appropriate.
• Facilitate transition of care for ongoing OWCP or surveillance needs.
• Ensures provision of biopsychosocial support for OWCP care
• Participate in quantitative and qualitative data collection to support evaluation efforts of the Department.
• Work directly with stakeholders to identify needs, systems issues, and communicate activities, action plans, and program elements.
• Partner with local Leadership in communicating and addressing systems issues identified by RVAHCS, VISN, or regulatory agencies for timely resolution.
• Partner with the Leadership on regional and VISN-wide process improvement strategies
• Serves on local and VISN committees.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. 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.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• 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).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

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  Agency contact information

  Aaron Dorris

  Phone

  (208) 422-1000 X7017

  Email

  Aaron.Dorris@va.gov

  Address

  Roseburg VA Medical Center
  913 Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard
  Roseburg, OR 97471
  US

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  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

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  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

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This vacancy announcement is open to US citizen's.