Advanced Practice Nurse (Emergency Medicine)

Veterans Health Administration

Salisbury (NC)

On-site

USD 136,000 - 197,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off (PTO)

Federal pension & 401K

Federal health/vision/dental

US licensure

Various shifts

Telework options

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Salisbury, NC seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (Emergency Medicine) to provide full-scope NP care in urgent care settings, emphasizing quality and timely service.

The position offers federal benefits including a competitive salary, generous leave, robust retirement programs, and flexible scheduling with various shifts.

Responsibilities

Manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic conditions using evidence-based practice.
Develops and implements an individualized plan for population health and disease management.
Demonstrates leadership and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.

Job description

Advanced Practice Nurse (Emergency Medicine)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) III Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Emergency Services- Urgent Care to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The NP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management.

Key Responsibilities

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. 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.
Exemplifiesthe ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.
And all other duties assigned by Service Line Leadership

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: Various Shifts
Compressed/Flexible: Supervisory Discretion
Telework: Supervisory Discretion
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $135757 – $196806/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.