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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 Advanced Practice Nurse - is a 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.The NP practices to the full extent of their education - training - and certification
• Certification required: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is 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.The NP practices to the full extent of their education - training - and certification
• Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position
• The NP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position.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 nonpharmacologic interventions - to include medications for contraception
• 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
• Located CBOC Yuma Preferred Experience: 2 years minimum Primary Care Practice or successful completion of 1 year VA Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Residency Program
• Certification required: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) 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 Compressed schedule: 4 x 10 hours - Regular Day off assigned based on seniority on the unit Compressed/Flexible: Per Agency Policy 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 VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov & vhav22visn22hr_ccoeleadershipteam@va.gov the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized