Advanced Practice Nurse (CNP)

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is eligible for 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.

• Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Providing advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. Practicing to the full extent of their education, training, and certification. Independently managing a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice. Developing and implementing an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management. Demonstrating leadership and working collaboratively with Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members. Ordering and interpreting labs, tests, and diagnostic studies. Prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Initiating referrals and consults to specialty services. Providing education to patients and their families. Assessing and adjusting the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Exemplifying 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, variable based on department needs. 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 VISN15EDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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