Nurse Practitioner IV (Medical Director)

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. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Duties Boise - Idaho blends urban sophistication with outdoor thrillsTake a stroll through Downtown Boise & Old Boise - where history meets modern design - or the Boise River GreenbeltThe city offers a vibrant and diverse dining and night life scene - Visit Boise's food guide - and is home to Boise State University's Bronco StadiumBoise is a Kid friendly and Pet friendly destinationFor more adventure head to Bogus Basin Ski Resort & Boise Foothills - or to the world-famous Sun Valley or scenic McCallThe Boise VA Healthcare System provides health care services at 6 locations in Idaho and eastern OregonFacilities include our Boise VA Medical Center and 5 community-based outpatient clinics in Caldwell - Mountain Home - Salmon - and Twin Falls - Idaho - and Hines - OregonTo learn more about the services each location offers - visit the VA Boise health services pageThe VA Boise Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the VA Northwest Health NetworkWe're an innovative care center within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 (VISN 20) - which includes medical centers and clinics in Alaska - Idaho - Oregon - and WashingtonAdvanced Practice Nurse (Medical Director) The Medical Director practices in Primary Care Service - providing a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and advancing the Veterans Affairs (VA) missionAs a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification - this senior-level leader executes leadership characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross services and/or disciplines - influencing the organization's mission and health careDuties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Clinical & Administrative Leadership Responsible for managing and overseeing clinical operations for designated clinics in Caldwell and Eastern Oregon - including the supervision of eight providers in Community-Based Outreach Clinics (CBOCs)Responsible for leadership of service and programmatic operations - both clinical and administrativePractices to the full extent of education - training - and certificationCollaboration & Consultation Functions as an administrator - educator - and consultant in collaboration with all clinical services and programs at the facility or network level - interdisciplinary service leaders - and executive leadershipAssists Nurse Leaders - Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) - and interdisciplinary clinicians in carrying out the functions and activities expected of themEstablishes and maintains effective relationships with all levels of medical center personnel - customers - families - and the communityPolicy - Standards & Program Development Contributes ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care - policies - and objectives for the enhancement of clinical practiceLeads and collaborates in policy-making activities related to customer service and the overall functioning of administrative and clinical programsCollaborates with other health care staff to establish and maintain programs that cross services and/or disciplines - influencing organizational mission and health careVA 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: Week 1: Monday - Friday - 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM - with either Monday or Friday as the regular day off (RDO)Week 2: Monday - Friday - 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM - with either Tuesday - Wednesday - or Thursday as the regular day off (RDO)Compressed/Flexible: AvailableTelework: Not availableVirtual: This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorizedEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceLearn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.