Nurse Practitioner; Primary Care

Position: Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
Location: Bath

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.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until Filled. Eligible applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

The NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients. 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:

* 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 the interdisciplinary team.

* 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.

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, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Telework:
Not Available

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized

EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Contact roseann.pomaranski, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more