Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Primary Care

Akicita Federal is hiring Nurse Practitioners to deliver direct primary care services to veterans through the Dayton VA Medical Center in Dayton, OH. In this role, you will spend the vast majority of your time in face-to-face patient care — managing clinic appointments, reviewing lab and imaging results, and conducting phone consultations — while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who served. A small portion of your time supports quality improvement activities and interdisciplinary team collaboration.

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat veteran patients in a primary care setting, meeting or exceeding standards established by The Joint Commission.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies including laboratory panels, imaging, and electrocardiograms to guide clinical decision-making.
• Manage patient medications in accordance with established facility protocols, ensuring safe and appropriate prescribing practices.
• Coordinate care with sub-specialists and arrange follow-up after patient discharge to ensure continuity of treatment.
• Counsel patients on advanced care planning and facilitate discussions around end-of-life preferences.
• Identify veterans in need of social services — including those experiencing homelessness or without an established primary care provider — and initiate appropriate referrals.
• Complete clinical documentation and accurate Evaluation and Management (E&M) coding in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) at the close of each shift, and communicate test results to patients and providers in compliance with VHA Directive 1088.