Nurse Practitioner IV (Medical Director)-Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration • Boise, ID

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Blue Team Medical Director practices in Primary Care Service in Boise, Idaho, providing a full range of services with an emphasis on quality, timeliness, and advancing the Veterans Affairs mission. As a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification, this senior-level leader serves as the primary care provider for an assigned patient panel and supervises two physicians, two physician assistants, and one nurse practitioner. The Medical Director collaborates with the Blue Team Clinic Manager, who manages the clinic’s day-to-day operations.

The role includes clinical and administrative leadership, consultation and collaboration with clinical services and program leaders, and contributions to standards of care, policy, and program development. The position is with the Boise VA Healthcare System, which provides services at six locations in Idaho and eastern Oregon.

Requirements

• Post-master’s certificate, master’s degree, or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Graduate of an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing; the stated accrediting bodies are ACEN or CCNE.
• Active, current, full, and unrestricted advanced practice nurse license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Full and current board certification in a clinical specialty from ANCC, AANPCB, or another nationally recognized certifying body in the area of academic preparation.
• Four years of Nurse Practitioner experience, including one year of specialized experience equivalent to Nurse III.
• Meet all Nurse IV dimension requirements, including associate-executive-level practice; leadership in evidence-based clinical and business models and measurable outcomes; implementing a shared vision and leading change; establishing healthcare delivery models, policy, regulation, and governance; and relationship management, communication, customer service, and negotiation.
• U.S. citizenship, except where appointment of a non-citizen is permitted under VA policy when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English for direct patient care.
• Pass required pre-employment screening, including applicable drug testing, background/security investigation, and physical evaluation; comply with seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.
• Complete required onboarding and application documentation; Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.

Nice To Haves

• One year or more of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary care provider for an assigned panel of patients.
• Supervise two physicians, two physician assistants, and one nurse practitioner within the Blue Team.
• Lead clinical and administrative service and program operations.
• Practice to the full extent of education, training, and certification.
• Collaborate with the Blue Team Clinic Manager on day-to-day clinic operations.
• Serve as an administrator, educator, and consultant in collaboration with clinical services and programs, interdisciplinary service leaders, and executive leadership.
• Assist nurse leaders, advanced practice nurses, and interdisciplinary clinicians in carrying out expected functions and activities.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with medical center personnel, customers, families, and the community.
• Recommend standards of care, policies, and objectives to enhance clinical practice.
• Lead and collaborate on policymaking related to customer service and the functioning of administrative and clinical programs.
• Collaborate with healthcare staff to establish and maintain cross-service or interdisciplinary programs that influence organizational mission and healthcare.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to eligibility and approval, with an award of up to $200,000 over a one-to-five-year eligibility period.
• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year: 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension, with five-year vesting.
• Federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Relocation or recruitment incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior