Advance Practice Nurse Primary Care - Nurse Practitioner

Summary

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 are ineligible.

• Fully qualified and certified to function in a clinical role in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the CBOC and the WNCVAHCS.
• Delegated authority and responsibility to assume major clinical, consultative, educational, research, and administrative duties related to the examination of claimants filing compensation and pension claims.
• Independently manages a panel of patients with complex chronic‑care issues using evidence‑based national guidelines to achieve optimal population health and effective disease management.
• Leads and collaborates with the Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary teams to identify, analyze, and coordinate resources to resolve care issues and meet patients’ medical and psychosocial needs.
• Appropriately orders diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to a patient’s age‑specific needs and health condition.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic interventions that support the patient’s ability to maintain or regain health status.
• Monitors and documents the effectiveness of treatment interventions and achievement of institutional quality measures and performance metrics.
• Initiates referrals or consults to the appropriate service when indicated.
• Sets clinical care goals—short and long term—in collaboration with the patient, provider(s), and family members or caregivers.
• Provides education to patients and families regarding complex medical, social, and behavioral conditions with a focus on self‑management, prevention, and wellness based on the patient’s health goals and needs.
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence, strengthening our dedication to the Veterans served.
• Works closely with the immediate supervisor and nurse manager to complete evaluations in a timely, detailed, and quality‑focused manner.
• Assists with arranging continuity of care across the VHA system as needed.
• Provides on‑site leadership to ensure care is completed within required time‑frames.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: competitive salary with regular increases and potential for performance awards; 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 federal holidays); traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and a federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA; federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care insurance (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement);

a full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory; work schedule 0800‑1630; ad‑hoc telework per agency guidelines; relocation/recruitment incentives may be authorized; EDRP participation is authorized (former participants ineligible).

Contact Onnie Green – onnie.greene – the EDRP Coordinator for questions or assistance.