Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care) OCA

Veterans Health Administration; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 115,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal health insurance

Federal retirement plan

Federal 401(k)

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Practitioner) in Primary Care to deliver comprehensive clinical care with emphasis on quality and timeliness. The NP will lead patient panels, collaborate with the care team, and utilize evidence-based practices to improve population health.

The role includes ordering and interpreting labs, prescribing treatments, coordinating referrals, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• Independent management of a patient panel with acute and chronic conditions.
• Leadership in a primary care team setting.
• Provides education to patients and families.
• Collaborates with the Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary members.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Develops and implements an individualized plan for population health and disease management.
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Initiates referrals to specialty services.

Skills

Independent practice

Leadership

Evidence-based practice

Health promotion

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Tools

Labs and diagnostics

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in 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 advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management.

Key Responsibilities

The The Advance Practice Nurse Certified Nurse Practitioner is accountable and responsible for possessing the knowledge and skills to: Major duties and responsibilities of the position: 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.

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. Assesses 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 8:00am-4:30pm (Work Schedule can be subject to change to accommodate the needs of the agency).

Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position you will need to report to the location listed above.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $114850 – $166491/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.