The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Medical Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The Gastroenterology NP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. The Gastroenterology NP practices to the full extent of their education, training, and certification.
The Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Clinical Care Independently manage outpatient Gastroenterology and Hepatology patients, including comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing follow-up in GI, Hepatology, and Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT) clinics. Provide advanced telephone consultation and triage for GI/Hepatology referrals, ensuring timely access to care for veterans.
Coordinate patient care across GI and Hepatology specialty services, facilitating seamless surveillance, treatment, procedures, and patient education. Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff and other healthcare providers, assisting with complex gastroenterology case management. Act as a consultant to Primary Care providers regarding GI/Hepatology patient management, offering expert guidance and support.
Collaboration & Interdisciplinary Practice Collaborate with Attending Gastroenterologists, Hepatologists, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality GI care. Lead or participate in collaborative initiatives and quality improvement projects related to GI/Hepatology care delivery. Build professional relationships within the VA and with external health-related community groups as needed.
Quality, Research, and Guideline Implementation Coordinate and participate in quality-improvement and research activities to strengthen GI/Hepatology services. Implement and reinforce clinical practice guidelines and evidence-based standards within the GI/Hepatology Section and across departments. Contribute to the development and implementation of best-practice standards for patient care and healthcare delivery.
Patient-Centered Care Provide care that is sensitive to the unique age-related, developmental, and cultural needs of adult and elderly veterans, typically ages 18-80+. Adapt communication and care plans to address physical, cognitive, and lifestyle differences across veteran age group.
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, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad-Hoc (Occasional or Irregular basis) Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
The post-master's certificate, Master's degree or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner must be fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission On Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Verification of accreditation may be obtained from http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm or https://directory.ccnecommunity.org/reports/accprog.asp If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
If your school was accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation, but is no longer listed on the websites, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $167258 – $242470/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-29.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-19 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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