Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Eureka VA Outpatient Clinic)

Veterans Health Administration • Eureka, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PCNP) provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care to a diverse Veteran population at the Eureka VA Outpatient Clinic. The role works within the VA Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model and focuses on evidence-based disease prevention, health promotion, chronic disease management, and coordination of services across the continuum of care. The clinic serves a rural and geographically isolated area, and the role may use telehealth and virtual clinical visits to improve access. The position is not virtual. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized, subject to applicable approval requirements and a service agreement. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to eligibility and program approval; the potential award is up to $200,000 over one to five years. The announcement is open continuously until December 18, 2026, with an initial application referral cutoff of November 3, 2026, and subsequent cutoffs every two weeks.

The role requires a post-master’s certificate or master’s or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner, graduation from an appropriately accredited professional nursing program, an active and unrestricted NP license, and current basic board certification in an accepted NP specialty. Nurse II is the entry grade and requires no prior experience. Nurse III requires one year of specialized APN/NP experience equivalent to Nurse II. Preferred experience is one year in primary care as a nurse practitioner.

The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework may be available subject to position suitability and approval, but is not guaranteed. The role requires occasional travel and may require flexibility in schedule and assignments. Salary depends on qualifications: Grade 2 pays $156,511–$208,156 annually; Grade 3 pays $170,596–$226,883 annually.

Requirements

• Post-master’s certificate or master’s or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE when the program was completed; foreign education must meet the stated equivalency validation requirements.
• Active, current, full, and unrestricted NP license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Maintain current basic board certification as an FNP, ANP, AGPCNP, or GNP from ANCC, AANPCB, or another nationally recognized certifying body in the area of academic preparation.
• For Nurse III qualification, meet the basic APN/NP education requirement and have one year of specialized APN/NP experience equivalent to Nurse II.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English for direct patient care.
• Comply with pre-employment urinalysis, background/security investigation, onboarding, and identification requirements.
• Register with Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• Participate in the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Complete application requirements and, if qualifying based on education, submit transcripts; foreign education requires the specified foreign-equivalency documentation.
• Meet the physical demands of the position, including visual acuity, keen hearing, clear speech, and manual dexterity; tolerate potentially long periods of walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing.
• Be able to work effectively in stressful situations, shift priorities as organizational needs change, and potentially travel occasionally.
• Maintain compliance with applicable policies if driving is required and with relevant telework rules if telework is approved.

Nice To Haves

• One year of primary care nurse practitioner experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care to assigned Veterans across the lifespan.
• Conduct detailed health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute illnesses, chronic diseases, and complex medical conditions.
• Prescribe medications, durable medical equipment, and therapeutic interventions within VA policies and scope of practice.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory tests, imaging studies, and diagnostic procedures.
• Provide preventive services, including screenings, immunizations, and risk-factor modification.
• Deliver gender-specific and age-appropriate care, including women’s health services as applicable.
• Manage pain, polypharmacy, and multiple comorbidities common in the Veteran population.
• Serve as a core provider within the PACT model, supporting continuity, access, and coordinated care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, pharmacists, social workers, mental health providers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in daily huddles, team meetings, and care-planning activities.
• Coordinate specialty-care referrals and ensure appropriate follow-up and continuity of care.
• Use care-management and population-health tools to monitor patient outcomes and panel performance.
• Address access barriers in a rural and geographically isolated setting, using telehealth and virtual care when appropriate.
• Adapt to a broad scope of practice in a setting with limited local specialty resources.
• Document patient encounters accurately and promptly in the VA electronic health record (CPRS).
• Comply with VA clinical practice guidelines, performance measures, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in quality-improvement initiatives, peer review, and clinical performance monitoring.
• Maintain licensure, certification, and required VA training.
• Educate Veterans and their families about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and self-management strategies.
• Promote VA Whole Health principles, preventive care, lifestyle modification, shared decision-making, and Veteran-centered care.
• Practice independently within the approved scope and seek consultation as needed.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff and trainees as appropriate.
• Participate in clinic operations, policy development, and process-improvement efforts.
• Uphold VA mission, values, and ethical standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with 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.
• Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility, with an award of up to $200,000 and an eligibility period of one to five years, subject to requirements and program approval.
• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, subject to applicable approval requirements and a service agreement.

What This Job Offers

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