Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)

NPACE; Eugene, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Eligibility

Job summary

NPACE is seeking a qualified nurse for a position with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Eugene, Oregon. This role participates in the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), offering loan repayment opportunities with eligibility requirements and an award up to $200,000 over a period of one to five years, as determined by program office review.

Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. The incumbent will develop and implement individualized plans to improve population health

Responsibilities

• 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

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