Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care-Part Time-Education Debt Reduction Program Approved

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Childress (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal retirement benefits

Health/vision/dental insurance

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide evidence-based primary care to a veteran population. You will lead a care team, manage an active patient panel with acute and chronic conditions, and order tests as needed.

This role emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education, with a focus on collaborative practice and adherence to ICARE values in a VA setting.

Qualifications

• Current NP license in a U.S. state.
• National NP certification required.
• Master's or Doctorate in Nursing Practice or related field.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Demonstrates leadership within Primary Care Team and collaborates with staff.
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Provides education to patients and families; adjusts care plan as needed.

Skills

Independent practice

Evidence-based care

Patient education

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Care plan development

Population health

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

National NP certification

Master's or Doctorate in Nursing

Tools

EPIC EHR

Labs ordering systems

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

• The NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients
• 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
• - Certifies and documents patient death in accordance with applicable state laws and facility policies - including completion and signing of death certificates within the Nurse Practitioner's scope of practice - Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence
• - Other duties as assigned
• 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: Wednesday:1230-1630;Thur:0800-1630 - Friday:0800-1630 Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for EDRP incentive
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• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized