Nurse Practitioner; Primary Care

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. Must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200
-000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

• Astoria is a picturesque settlement dotted with Victorian-era homes and perched on the hills along the Columbia River
  - Astoria is the oldest city in Oregon - making it rich in history and culture
• Bend is a city in Central Oregon and the county seat of Deschutes County
  - Oregon
  - United States
• It is located to the east of the Cascade Range - on the Deschutes River
• Fairview is a vibrant and diverse community nestled in the Pacific Northwest
• Fairview offers a unique blend of suburban charm and urban convenience
• Hillsboro is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and is the county seat of Washington County
• Situated in the Tualatin Valley on the west side of the Portland metropolitan area - the city hosts many high-technology companies - such as Intel - locally known as the Silicon Forest
• The Dalles - located in Oregon - is a city surrounded by picturesque landscapes and the majestic Columbia River
• The area offers breathtaking views - making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers
• Salem is the capital city of the U.S. state of Oregon - and the county seat of Marion County
• It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River - which runs north through the city
• Vancouver
  - Washington sits on the north bank of the Columbia River across from Portland
  - Oregon
• The Pacific Coast is less than 90 miles to the west
• Mount St
• Helens National Volcanic Monument and Mt
• Hood are less than two hours away! West Linn is a charming city in Oregon - located on the banks of the Willamette and Tualatin rivers
• It offers scenic views - historic landmarks - and outdoor recreation
• The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients
• Duties include but are not limited to:
  Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice
• Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members
• Orders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studies
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services
• Provides education to patients and their families
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity
  - Commitment
  - Advocacy
  - Respect - and Excellence
• 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 - 7:00 am to 5:30 pm - varying tours Telework:
  Not Available Virtual:
  This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/or Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  May be authorized for highly qualified candidates EDRP Authorized:
  Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact V20
  
  Compensation Team and VHA.ELRSProgram
  
  Support - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
  Not Authorized