Nurse Practitioner GAP Provider Peoria

Summary

Position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. Candidates must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit their EDRP application within four months of appointment. Award amounts (up to $200,000) and eligibility periods (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review.

Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

• The Nurse Practitioner practices in Primary Care Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs mission.
• Provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management.
• Practices to the full extent of education, training, and certification.
• Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position.
• Has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position.
• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention using evidence‑based practice.
• Develops and implements individualized plans to achieve optimal population health and disease management.
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary 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 families.
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values:
  Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence.

• Comprehensive total rewards package: competitive salary with regular increases and potential for performance awards.
• Paid time off: 50 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays).
• Retirement: traditional federal pension with 5‑year vesting, federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care insurance.
• Valid licensure: one full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory.
• Work schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday 7:15 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.; telework not available; not a virtual position.

• Authorized:
  Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
• Contact VISN
  12HR
  WLBTeam1 for EDRP questions and assistance.