Full 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 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 -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