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

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Childress (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 50 days/yr

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Pension retirement plan

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide evidence-based, patient-centered primary care. The NP will independently manage a clinical panel, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and outcome-driven care within the Primary Care Team.

Responsibilities include ordering and interpreting labs, prescribing therapies, initiating referrals, and educating patients and families, while maintaining ICARE values and adhering to state licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Licensed NP with national certification and independent practice authority.
• 1 full and unrestricted NP license from any US state or territory.
• Ability to order and interpret labs and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care for a patient panel.
• Develop and implement individualized plans for health promotion.
• Lead and collaborate with the Primary Care Team.

Skills

Independent practice

Evidence-based care

Leadership

Collaborative teamwork

Clinical decision making

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

National certification

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.

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
• Contact [e-mail] - for questions/assistance
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized