Lead Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care McLean

VHC Health McLean, VA, US

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Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

A Nurse Practitioner (NP) employed by VHC Health Physicians (“Physician Group”) is required to complete a NP Agreement with their Collaborating Physician(s). This NP Agreement will describe the NP’s role and function, NP/Physician Relationship, Functions of the NP, Privileges/Procedures, Prescriptive Authority, Documentation Responsibilities and Evaluation process.Overall, the NP will support objectives, budget, performance metrics and medical activities at an Individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.In addition to the roles and responsibilities of the Lead Nurse Practitioner (NP) roles and responsibilities the Lead NP will support objectives, budget and performance metrics at Practice Level.The Lead NP will work with the Lead Physician and Practice Manager to support medical activities within the Practice including implementation of quality control standards, risk management, compliance programs and clinical issues.

Education:

Master's degree in nursing is required.

Experience:

Two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

Licensed as Nurse Practitioner by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required.

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required.

Authorization to prescribe issued by the Virginia State Board of Health Professions required.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Washington Commanders selected VHC Health as its women’s health partner because of the health system’s continued commitment to advancing women’s health, reducing the stigma of mental health, and creating greater access to care in the Washington, DC metro region.
Received a top ranking in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals for the fourth year in a row. Ranking over 2,800 hospitals in 28 countries, this study asked 85,000 medical experts across the world to participate in an online survey covering topics such as recommendation of hospital, satisfaction of patient care, quality of care for specific treatments, among other factors.
Recognized by the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospital in eight categories: bariatric surgery, obstetrics, heart care, minimally invasive surgery, orthopedics, cancer care, comprehensive breast care, women’s services, mammogram and patient experience. This award is graded based on the best publicly available information, patient surveys and accreditation information, and the Women’s Choice Award delivers a simplified, objective ranking to each category.
Named a 2023 Best Cancer Hospital by Newsweek. One of 175 hospitals and just three in the Washington, DC metro region to be included in the rankings.
Named best hospital for billing ethics by Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group. This is the first-ever Leapfrog Best Hospitals ranking to help patients make educated decisions about which institutions are best for the money.

OUR COMMUNITY

Living in Northern Virginia, one of the best places to live near D.C., you can have it all: a lucrative job at a forward-thinking company – plus access to the country’s greatest historical sites, a bustling café culture, active nightlife and concert going, a thriving wine region, seven professional sports teams, and a mild four-season climate with year-round kayaking, biking, and hiking. We offer some of the best public and private schools in the nation and access to 60 colleges and universities. In fact, we are the most educated region in the country. Here, there are no compromises. NOVA is one of the best places to live and work in the country.
Arlington is home to the Pentagon, and the Arlington National Cemetery.
Home to more than 100 U.S. and global corporate headquarters, including the 6th highest number of Fortune 500 companies.
Northern Virginia is one of the fastest growing and most diverse communities in the United States
Fairfax County has many of the highest ranking schools in the nation according to U.S. News and World Reports.
Arlington County also offers outstanding schools - about 94 percent of all graduating high school seniors in Arlington go on to attend college.
Two major airports with direct flights to 109 domestic and 60 international destinations.
Northern Virginia has many recreational and community amenities including: over 89 miles of biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks, approximately 14 community centers, 7 live stage theaters, 8 libraries, and 652 restaurants.
Minutes to the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Museums, Tyson’s Corner, and Wolftrap National Park for the Performing Arts
Whether you choose to live in Arlington County, Fairfax County, City of Alexandria or in any of the other great areas in the DC area, you will have little problem in finding a location that is right for you.

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do.

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