Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)

About the role

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 application within four months of appointment. Program approval – award amount (up to $200,000) and 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 are ineligible to apply. The announcement provides a mechanism for vacancies that are currently vacant or may become available during the opening period. Application materials will be reviewed and a notice of eligibility provided; applications remain on file through the closing date. For questions or assistance, contact the EDRP Coordinator at Jennesa.Winey@va.gov.

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
• Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services
• Provides education to patients and their families
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence

Benefits

• 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 annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% matching contributions by VA
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Licensure: Requires one full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory

Schedule

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.