Advanced Practice Nurse RPD (Residency Program Director)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Mather (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards

Paid time off

Federal benefits package

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Mather, CA is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner Residency Program Director to provide high-quality clinical care and educational leadership for Veteran patients.

You will lead residency operations, ensure accreditation standards, supervise NP residents, and collaborate across services to advance education initiatives and patient care delivery.

Responsibilities

• The Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner Residency Program Director provides advanced clinical care and educational leadership - ensuring high-quality services - program oversight - and interprofessional collaboration to support the VA mission and optimize outcomes for Veteran patients
• Leads and manages residency program operations - including data collection - reporting - and compliance with OAA and accreditation standards
• Provides clinical supervision - guidance - and evaluation for NP residents throughout the residency program
• Collaborates with medical center services and CBOCs to develop - coordinate - and implement education program initiatives
• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic conditions - emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention
• Develops individualized care plans - orders and interprets diagnostic tests - prescribes treatments - and adjust care based on patient needs
• Demonstrates leadership within interdisciplinary teams to enhance clinical outcomes and improve care delivery processes
• Initiates referrals - consults - and patient/family education to support comprehensive care
• Upholds ICARE core values and models professional conduct - collaboration - and evidence-based practice
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package

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 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 Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner Residency Program Director provides advanced clinical care and educational leadership - ensuring high-quality services - program oversight - and interprofessional collaboration to support the VA mission and optimize outcomes for Veteran patients
• Bullet points: Leads and manages residency program operations - including data collection - reporting - and compliance with OAA and accreditation standards
• Provides clinical supervision - guidance - and evaluation for NP residents throughout the residency program
• Collaborates with medical center services and CBOCs to develop - coordinate - and implement education program initiatives
• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic conditions - emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention
• Develops individualized care plans - orders and interprets diagnostic tests - prescribes treatments - and adjust care based on patient needs
• Demonstrates leadership within interdisciplinary teams to enhance clinical outcomes and improve care delivery processes
• Initiates referrals - consults - and patient/family education to support comprehensive care
• Upholds ICARE core values and models professional conduct - collaboration - and evidence-based practice
• 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 8:00 am to 4:30 pm supervisor discretion Telework: ADHOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Yes EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance