Full Job Description
**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 4 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
* 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 APN (NP) provides advanced clinical practice – consultation – and management
* The APN (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 APN (NP) has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position
* Major duties and responsibilities 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
* VA 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: Monday to Friday – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
* Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
* EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
* Contact Tara Moore-Thaxton at Tara.Moore-Thaxon@va.gov – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
* Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized