Rural VA Primary Care NP: EDRP & Relocation

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Eureka VA Outpatient Clinic is seeking a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive, patient-centered primary care to a diverse Veteran population in an outpatient setting.

This role operates within the VA’s Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model to emphasize continuity, access, and coordinated care. Responsibilities include detailed health histories, physical exams, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, prescribing

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive primary care to Veterans across the lifespan in an outpatient setting
• Performs detailed health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations
• Diagnoses, treats, and manages acute illnesses, chronic diseases, and complex medical conditions
• Prescribes medications, durable medical equipment, and therapeutic interventions in accordance with VA policies
• Coordinates referrals to specialty care and ensures appropriate follow-up and continuity of care
• Utilizes telehealth and virtual care to expand access when appropriate
• Documents all patient encounters accurately in the VA electronic health record (CPRS)
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Eureka VA Outpatient Clinic is seeking a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive, patient-centered primary care to a diverse Veteran population in an outpatient setting.

This role operates within the VA’s Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model to emphasize continuity, access, and coordinated care. Responsibilities include detailed health histories, physical exams, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, prescribing