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.

Duties

• The Primary Care NP will be fully qualified and certified to function in a clinical role and in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the CBOC and the WNCVAHCS
• This individual is delegated the authority and responsibility in his/her area of expertise to assume major clinical - consultative - educational - research - and administrative duties and assignments related to the examination of claimants filing compensation and pension claims
• The Primary Care NP Clinical responsibilities will include - but not be limited to - the following: Clinical i
• Demonstrates the ability to independently manage a panel of patients with complex - chronic care issues using the best available evidence and national guidelines to achieve optimal population health and effective disease management
• ii
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with assigned Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary teams to identify - analyze and coordinate internal and external resources to resolve care issues and meet the medical and psychosocial needs of assigned panel of patients
• iii
• Appropriately orders diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs and health condition
• iv
• Appropriately prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions that support the patient's ability to maintain or regain their health status
• v
• Monitors and documents the effectiveness of treatment interventions - achievement of institutional quality measures and performance metrics
• vi
• Initiates referrals/consults to the appropriate service when indicated vii
• Sets clinical care goals - short and long term - in collaboration with patient - provider(s) - and family members/caregivers
• viii
• Provides education to patients and their families regarding the complex medical - social - and behavioral conditions with a focus on self-management - prevention and wellness based on the patient's health goals and needs
• ix
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence which define our culture and strengthen our dedication to those Veterans the NP serves
• Administrative i
• Works closely with the immediate supervisor and nurse manager to complete evaluations in a timely manner with detail to quality
• ii
• Assists with arranging continuity care across the VHA system as needed
• iii
• Works to provide leadership on site to ensure care is completed in required timeframes
• 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: 0800 - 1630 Telework: Ad-hoc as per the agency guidelines Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact Onnie Green - [email protected] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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