Advanced Practice Nurse - Primary Care; Fairfield

Overview

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You 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.

• The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) III Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Primary Care Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission.
• The NP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management.
• The NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients.
• Major duties and responsibilities of the position:
  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.

• Preferred Experience:
  
  Possess physician experience in Primary Care, Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license.
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.

• Work Schedule:
  
  Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Alternative work hours, if desired, should be agreed upon at the time of hire. Compressed/Flexible:
  Not Authorized. Telework:
  Not Available. Virtual:
  This is not a virtual position.
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:
  Competitive salary; regular salary increases; potential for performance awards;
  Paid Time Off: 50 days per year;
  Retirement:
  Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions;
  Insurance:
  Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care;
  Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
• Relocation/Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized:
  Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Contact V21CC
OEEDRP - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.