Palliative Care NP | Battle Creek, MI

Position Overview

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) for the Community Living Center in the Hospice/Palliative Care unit. This is a full-time federal position providing evidence-based care to patients with acute and chronic conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a panel of patients with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention
• Develop and implement individualized care plans
• Order and interpret labs, tests, and diagnostic studies
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Provide education to patients and families
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

Schedule & Call Requirements

• Monday-Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM
• 80 hours per pay period
• No call requirements

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $119,614 - $174,082 per year
• 50 days paid time off annually (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays)
• Traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting and 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US state or territory

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required
• English language proficiency
• Must pass pre-employment physical, background investigation, and drug screening
• Seasonal influenza vaccination required