Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Nurse is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who will provide evidence-based care for a population of patients. The Nurse Practitioner will provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veteran Affairs (VA) mission. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until May 29, 2026 , or until positions are filled, closed, or canceled. Applications will be reviewed as needed for each location, and this announcement may close without prior notification. The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) will practice in the Primary Care Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The Nurse Practitioner will provide advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. The Nurse Practitioner 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 Nurse Practitioner prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position.
Requirements
- licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification
- 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Develop and implement an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management.
- Demonstrate leadership and work collaboratively with Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Order and interpret labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
- Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
- Initiate referrals and consult to specialty services.
- Provide education to patients and their families.
- Assess and adjust the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Exemplify the iCARE core values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
- 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
- Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
- Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Administration of Human Resource Programs
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
