Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Mountain Home (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP program available

Relocation/Recruitment incentives may-

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Mountain Home facility is seeking a Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care to manage a patient panel with acute and chronic conditions. You will provide advanced clinical care, order diagnostics, and prescribe treatments in collaboration with the Primary Care Team.

EDRP eligibility is available; enjoy VA Total Rewards and a standard 8:00 am–4:30 pm schedule. Telework is not available.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner with national certification and licensure as an independent practitioner (Primary Care).
• Experience in managing a panel of patients with acute and chronic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Develops individualized plans to achieve optimal population health.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic studies.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Referrals and care coordination with specialty services.
• Provides education to patients and families.
• Collaborates with the Primary Care Team and interdisciplinary staff.
• Demonstrates 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.

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 team consists of the provider - an RN - an LPN or MA - and a scheduler who together take care of a panel of 900 patients
• Mountain Home CBOC is a small clinic with about 2 PACT teams
• Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care) The Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Primary Care Service as a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification - providing a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission
• The NP provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management to the full extent of their education - training - and certification - with prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position
• Duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Clinical Practice & Patient Management Independently manages a panel of 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 diagnostic studies
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Referrals & Care Coordination Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services
• Patient & Family Education Provides education to patients and their families
• Collaboration & Leadership Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members
• 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 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not availableVirtual: 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.