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

• **This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until July 10 - 2026
• The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be May 25 - 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks
• Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available
• NOTE: This position is based out of the EUREKA VA Outpatient Clinic - duties entail traveling to the homes of Veterans living in the surrounding area
• The Home Based Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (HBPCNP) serves veterans with complex - chronic - and disabling diseases who have difficulty traveling to VA facilities for care
• HBPC delivers comprehensive - interdisciplinary primary care right in the veteran's home
• Given the rural and geographically isolated setting of Eureka - the HBPCNP plays a critical role in ensuring access to timely - continuous primary care services
• The position requires strong clinical judgment - adaptability - and a commitment to serving Veterans in an underserved region while upholding VA standards of care - performance metrics - and regulatory requirements
• The incumbent 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 in the home of Veterans
• A valid Driver's License and insurance are required
• Major duties and responsibilities of the position: Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team
• 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 optimal patient outcomes
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence
• Valid Driver's License and Auto insurance required
• Other duties a assigned
• 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: Full-time - Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm 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 Liz Licea [email protected] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized