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.\n \nThe NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients.\n \nMajor duties and responsibilities of the position:\n\n 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.\n Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management.\n Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.\n Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.\n Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.\n Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services.\n Provides education to patients and their families.\n Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.\n* Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.\n \nVA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards\n \nPay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards\n \nPaid 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)\n \nRetirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA\n \nInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)\n \nLicensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory\n \nWork Schedule: Monday - Friday 0745-1615\n \nTelework: Not authorized\n \nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\n \nEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more\n \nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized