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Job description
Summary
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Primary Care Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 09/30/2026 and applicants will only be referred as vacancies arise.
Duties
The NP provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management
The NP 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 NP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position
Responsibilities and duties will include - but are not limited to the following: 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
Initiates and leads interdisciplinary teams informed by structured approaches and processes to improve outcomes that positively impact care for a patient panel - population - or program
Participates as a member or leader in formal/informal workgroups or interdisciplinary teams
This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments and may include other duties as assigned
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: Monday -Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm
Telework: Ad-Hoc Only
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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