Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) - Primary Care - EDRP Eligible

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nurse Total Rewards Pay

Paid time off

Ed/Rdp eligible

Federal health/vision/dental

Job summary

VA Black Hills Health Care System seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse/Certified Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary care services to Veterans in Hot Springs, SD. The role emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and collaborative care within the Primary Care Service Line.

The NP will manage a patient panel, order labs and referrals, and provide patient and family education while upholding ICARE values. Eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) assistance.

Qualifications

• APN/NP certification required.
• Experience in primary care setting preferred.
• Ability to order labs, tests, and diagnostic studies; make referrals.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Develops and implements individualized plans for health promotion and disease management.
• Demonstrates leadership and collaborates with the Primary Care Team and interdisciplinary colleagues.
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostics; prescribes interventions.
• Provides education to patients and families; adjusts plans to improve outcomes.

Skills

Advanced practice nursing

Primary care

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Summary

VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse to care for Veterans in Hot Springs - SD within the Primary Care Service Line. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program.

Duties

• The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being
• 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 NP provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management
• Major Duties and Responsibilities 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
• Performs 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 through Friday - 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m
• Telework: Available (Ad-hoc only.) Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: 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 are ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized