Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology

The North Florida/South Georgia VA Health Care System's Specialty Care Service is seeking an experienced and motivated Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) specializing in Gastroenterology to join our team in Gainesville, Florida. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and supporting the continued growth and development of our academic VA health care program.

This announcement has been amended to update the Internal POC. This position will be filled as either a Physician Assistant (PA) - Gastroenterology or a Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Gastroenterology, as determined by the selecting official. This announcement is intended exclusively for applicants seeking consideration for the NP position. Applicants interested in the PA position should apply under Vacancy Announcement CBTC-13095144-27-AVM. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards As a Licensed Independent Provider, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices autonomously while collaborating with health care professionals and other members of the care team. The NP provides a comprehensive range of health care services, including the diagnosis and management of acute, chronic, and complex health conditions; health promotion; disease prevention; patient education; and counseling for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide comprehensive, patient-centered gastroenterology care within the approved scope of practice and applicable VA policies, regulations, and clinical guidelines. Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute, chronic, and complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary conditions. Obtain and document medical histories, perform physical examinations, and develop individualized treatment plans. Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory studies, imaging, pathology reports, and other diagnostic tests. Assess and manage gastrointestinal symptoms and conditions, including abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, dysphagia, reflux, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, and altered bowel habits. Evaluate patients for endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopy and upper endoscopy, and provide appropriate pre- and post-procedure care. Prescribe medications and perform procedures in accordance with applicable authorities, clinical privileges, training, and scope of practice. Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, procedure preparation, health maintenance, and follow-up care. Collaborate with gastroenterologists and interdisciplinary health care team members to coordinate referrals, consultations, treatment, and transitions of care. Maintain accurate medical records and participate in quality improvement, patient safety, clinical education, and other activities supporting the VA academic health care program. 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, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs). Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

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.