Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Paid time off 50 days/year

Federal benefits

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a position in Oklahoma (Muskogee) to provide evidence-based care within a Primary Care Team, managing a panel of patients with acute and chronic conditions.

This role emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention, with orders for labs and imaging, prescribing interventions, and referrals as needed. EDRP eligibility is offered; VA Total Rewards include generous leave and federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed independent NP with national certification.
• Experience managing a patient panel with acute and chronic conditions.
• Focus on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a patient panel with acute and chronic conditions.
• Develops and implements individualized plans for health outcomes.
• Orders and interprets labs and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Initiates referrals to specialty services.
• Educates patients and families.
• Collaborates with Primary Care Team and upholding ICARE values.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Education

Nurse Practitioner 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.

Duties

• The Nurse Practitioner is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients
• Major duties include - but are not limited to: Independently manages a panel of patents 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 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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