Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a healthcare professional in Eugene, Oregon to develop and implement patient care plans and lead collaborative care with the Primary Care Team. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice for veterans across adult to geriatric populations.

Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP); telework is not available and standard schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm with potential incentives for qualified

Qualifications

• Clinical competencies and patient care skills not explicitly listed in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management.
• Demonstrates leadership and collaborates with Primary Care Team and 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 families.
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care 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 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

• Eugene is the 2nd most populous city in Oregon after Portland


• Located in Lane County - Eugene is also referred to as the 'Emerald City' and is at the southern end of Willamette Valley - near the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers


• Home to the University of Oregon - Bushnell University - and Lane Community College - Eugene is known for its college culture - focus on the arts - recreational activities - and green activism


• The official slogan of Eugene is \"A Great City for the Arts and Outdoors.\" The NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients


• Patient Population: Veterans (adult to geriatric) homeless - women - minority - and rural


• Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties include but are not limited to the following: 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


• Assess 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


• 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 8:30am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Maybe available after 1 year - 4-5-9 may be an option


• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position


• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized for Highly Qualified Candidates


• 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