Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care

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.

• Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties:
  The NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients.
  
  - 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.
• 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 . Compressed/Flexible:
  Available per supervisor approval. Virtual:
  This is not a virtual position.
• Relocation/Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not authorized EDRP Authorized:
  Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
  Not Authorized.