Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care

Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30 - 2026. The initial cut off date for referral of eligible applications will be September 30 - 2026 - with the initial cut off will be January 23 - 2026. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as needed basis until positions are filled.

This position is located in Clarksville TN.

• 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
• 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:
  Independently and responsibly 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. Performs histories and physical exams. Provides appropriate documentation to minimally include history, physical exam findings, diagnosis, definitive care plan, and disposition of the patient.
  
  Ensures that patient encounters are appropriately closed out including disposition that clearly indicates the next step of care. Ensures that each patient is provided with a list of current medications and an appointment list at close‑out. Communicates test results to patients. 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. Demonstrated experience leading clinical quality improvement initiatives or managing healthcare programs.
• Background in project management within a clinical setting strongly preferred
• Training or certification in quality improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma) is a plus
• Proven ability to implement and sustain process improvements in primary care or outpatient environments
• 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 year vesting) and federal 401(k) 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 8:00am‑4:30pm
• Telework:
  Ad‑hoc; may be authorized at Supervisory discretion
• Virtual:
  This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not Authorized; EDRP Authorized:
  Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact: VISN9edrp – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more:
  Permanent Change of Station (PCS) – Not Authorized;
  Pay Scale – NY60