Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care Springfield

Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

• * The 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 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 *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 0745-1615 Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN12HRWLBTeam1@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

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