Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care-Part Time-Education Debt Reduction Program Approved

Veterans Health Administration • Childress, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based primary care to a population of patients. The role independently manages acute and chronic health conditions, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention, and develops individualized plans to support optimal population health and disease management. The Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with primary care and interdisciplinary teams, orders and interprets diagnostic studies, prescribes interventions, initiates specialty referrals, educates patients and families, and adjusts care plans to improve outcomes. The position also certifies and documents patient deaths in accordance with applicable state laws and facility policies, within the Nurse Practitioner's scope of practice, and exemplifies VA's ICARE core values.

This part-time position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to eligibility and approval. An EDRP application must be submitted within four months of appointment. The program office determines the award (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) after reviewing the application. Former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply. The stated schedule is Wednesday 12:30–16:30, Thursday 08:00–16:30, and Friday 08:00–16:30. Telework is unavailable, and the position is not virtual. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized.

The role requires an active, current, full, and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license and current board certification in an accepted specialty. Candidates must meet the applicable education and qualification standards. Nurse Practitioner II is the entry grade and requires no prior experience beyond the basic qualifications; Nurse Practitioner III requires one year of specialized Nurse Practitioner experience equivalent to Nurse II. The position has substantial intermittent physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, walking, standing, and other movements described in the announcement.

Requirements

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time the program was completed, with a post-master's certificate or master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Possess and maintain an 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.
• Maintain current, full basic board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, or Gerontology Nurse Practitioner from ANCC, AANPCB, or another nationally recognized certifying body in the area of academic preparation.
• Demonstrate English proficiency sufficient for direct patient care.
• Meet the applicable qualification dimensions for the grade, including clinical practice, outcome focus, leadership, professional development, and professionalism/collegiality.
• For Nurse Practitioner III, have one year of specialized Nurse Practitioner experience equivalent to the Nurse II grade level; no experience is required for entry-level Nurse II.
• Meet U.S. citizenship requirements, except that non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens under VA policy.
• Comply with pre-employment drug testing for testing-designated positions, background/security investigation, onboarding, and required identification documentation.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Complete all application requirements and submit transcripts when relying on education to meet qualifications.
• Meet the physical requirements described in the announcement, including intermittent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, walking, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, climbing, and vision and dexterity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice.
• Develop and implement individualized plans to achieve optimal population health and disease management.
• Demonstrate leadership and collaborate with the Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, other tests, and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Initiate referrals and consultations to specialty services.
• Provide education to patients and their families.
• Assess and adjust plans of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Certify and document patient deaths in accordance with applicable state laws and facility policies, including completing and signing death certificates within the Nurse Practitioner's scope of practice.
• Exemplify the ICARE core values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program reimbursement, subject to eligibility and approval, with an award of up to $200,000 and an eligibility period of one to five years.
• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year: 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level