Nurse Practitioner IV (Medical Director)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Healthcare System seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse Medical Director to lead clinical operations across Caldwell and Eastern Oregon clinics. You will supervise eight providers in CBOCs, shape program direction, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance Veterans care.

As a licensed APN with national certification, you will drive policy implementation, ensure high-quality care, and align services with VISN 20 goals while reporting to the medical

Qualifications

• Licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification.
• Proven leadership and supervision of clinical teams.
• Experience directing clinical operations and programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations for Caldwell and Eastern Oregon clinics.
• Supervise eight providers in Community-Based Outreach Clinics (CBOCs).
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve care quality and efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Practice Nurse

Medical leadership

Clinical operations

Policy development

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

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

• Boise - Idaho blends urban sophistication with outdoor thrills
• Take a stroll through Downtown Boise & Old Boise - where history meets modern design - or the Boise River Greenbelt
• The city offers a vibrant and diverse dining and night life scene - Visit Boise's food guide - and is home to Boise State University's Bronco Stadium
• Boise is a Kid friendly and Pet friendly destination
• For more adventure head to Bogus Basin Ski Resort & Boise Foothills - or to the world-famous Sun Valley or scenic McCall
• The Boise VA Healthcare System provides health care services at 6 locations in Idaho and eastern Oregon
• Facilities include our Boise VA Medical Center and 5 community-based outpatient clinics in Caldwell - Mountain Home - Salmon - and Twin Falls - Idaho - and Hines - Oregon
• To learn more about the services each location offers - visit the VA Boise health services page
• The VA Boise Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the VA Northwest Health Network
• We're an innovative care center within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 (VISN 20) - which includes medical centers and clinics in Alaska - Idaho - Oregon - and Washington
• Advanced Practice Nurse (Medical Director) The Medical Director practices in Primary Care Service - providing a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and advancing the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission
• As a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification - this senior-level leader executes leadership characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross services and/or disciplines - influencing the organization's mission and health care
• Duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Clinical & Administrative Leadership Responsible for managing and overseeing clinical operations for designated clinics in Caldwell and Eastern Oregon - including the supervision of eight providers in Community-Based Outreach Clinics (CBOCs)
• Responsible for leadership of service and programmatic operations - both clinical and administrative
• Practices to the full extent of education - training - and certification
• Collaboration & Consultation Functions as an administrator - educator - and consultant in collaboration with all clinical services and programs at the facility or network level - interdisciplinary service leaders - and executive leadership
• Assists Nurse Leaders - Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) - and interdisciplinary clinicians in carrying out the functions and activities expected of them
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all levels of medical center personnel - customers - families - and the community
• Policy - Standards & Program Development Contributes ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care - policies - and objectives for the enhancement of clinical practice
• Leads and collaborates in policy-making activities related to customer service and the overall functioning of administrative and clinical programs
• Collaborates with other health care staff to establish and maintain programs that cross services and/or disciplines - influencing organizational mission and health care
• 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: Week 1: Monday - Friday - 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM - with either Monday or Friday as the regular day off (RDO)
• Week 2: Monday - Friday - 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM - with either Tuesday - Wednesday - or Thursday as the regular day off (RDO)
• Compressed/Flexible: Available
• Telework: Not available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.