Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Primary Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Pocomoke City (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal retirement program

Health/vision/dental insurance

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a highly qualified Advanced Practice Nurse in Pocomoke City, Maryland, within the Primary Care Service.

The NP will independently manage patients with acute and chronic conditions, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice. The role offers comprehensive total rewards, including paid time off, federal retirement, health/vision/dental insurance, and licensure support.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages 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
• 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

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 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.

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 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

• This position is at the Pocomoke City - Maryland - Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)
• The Advanced Practice Nurse practices in the 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 clinical practice - consultation - and management Major duties and responsibilities of the position: Independently manages 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
• 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
• 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: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact - [e-mail] the EDRP Coordinators for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized