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

• 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
• FUNCTIONS OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: The NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients
• Major duties and responsibilities of the position: - 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 the interdisciplinary team
• - 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
• SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Reports to the Chief of Women Health at the Fayetteville VA Coastal Health Care system
• The incumbent is responsible for self-directed performance of the approved clinical privileges
• Preferred Experience: Previous Primary Care VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 0800-1630 Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Adhoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: Receive 13 to 26 days paid time off per year - not to include 10 paid federal holidays
• and 13 sick days annual with no limitation on accumulation
• 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)
• For More Information on Benefits: https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Benefits/EmploymentBenefits