Advanced Practice Nurse

The Advance Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing - timeliness - and the advancement of Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The NP provide advanced clinical practice - consultation and management.

• The NP practices to the full extent of their education - training - and certification
• Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position
• The NP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position
• Major duties and responsibilities of the position but 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 Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• 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 - 8:00 a.m
• -4:30 p.m
• or 7:30 a.m
• -4:00 p.m
• Telework:
  Ad-hoc - as determined by the agency policy
• Virtual:
  This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not Authorized EDRP Authorized:
  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 for incentive
• Contact Lacey.
  
  Adkins2 - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
  Not Authorized