Primary Care Nurse Practitioner; Eureka

Summary

The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PCNP) at the Eureka VA Outpatient Clinic provides comprehensive patient-centered primary care to a diverse Veteran population in an outpatient setting. Working within the VA's Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model, the PCNP delivers high-quality evidence-based care focused on disease prevention, health promotion, chronic disease management, and coordination of services across the continuum of care.

• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until July 13 - 2026
• The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be May 27 - 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks
• Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available
• This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
• Program Approval - award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application
• EDRP Authorized:
  Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact V21CC
  OEEDRP for questions/assistance
• Learn more VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards. Given the rural and geographically isolated setting of Eureka, the PCNP plays a critical role in ensuring access to timely, continuous primary care services, including telehealth and virtual care modalities when appropriate
• The position requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to serving Veterans in an underserved region while upholding VA standards of care, performance metrics, and regulatory requirements
• Major duties and responsibilities of the position:
  
  - Provides comprehensive primary care to assigned Veterans across the lifespan in an outpatient setting - Performs detailed health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations - Diagnoses, treats, and manages acute illnesses, chronic diseases, and complex medical conditions - Prescribes medications, durable medical equipment, and therapeutic interventions in accordance with VA policies and scope of practice - Orders, interprets, and follows up on laboratory tests, imaging studies, and diagnostic procedures - Provides preventive care services including health screenings, immunizations, and risk‑factor modification - Delivers gender‑specific and age‑appropriate care, including women's health services as applicable - Manages pain, polypharmacy, and multiple comorbidities common in the Veteran population - Functions as a core provider within the PACT model, emphasizing continuity, access, and coordinated care - Collaborates closely with physicians, RNs, LVNs, pharmacists, social workers, mental health providers, and other interdisciplinary team members - Participates in daily huddles, team meetings, and care planning activities - Coordinates referrals to specialty care and ensures appropriate follow‑up and continuity of care - Utilizes care management and population health tools to monitor patient outcomes and panel performance - Provides care in a rural and geographically isolated setting, addressing access barriers for Veterans - Utilizes telehealth, virtual care, and clinical video visits to expand access when appropriate - Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in managing a broad scope of practice due to limited local specialty resources - Documents all patient encounters accurately and timely in the VA electronic health record (CPRS) - Ensures compliance with VA clinical practice guidelines, performance measures, and regulatory standards - Participates in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and clinical performance monitoring - Maintains licensure, certification, and required VA training - Educates Veterans and their families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and self‑management strategies - Promotes VA Whole Health principles, preventive care, and lifestyle modification - Supports shared decision‑making and Veteran‑centered care - Practices independently within approved scope while seeking consultation as needed - Serves as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff and trainees as appropriate - Participates in clinic operations, policy development, and process improvement efforts - Upholds VA mission, values, and ethical standards in all aspects of care
• 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…