Primary Care Nurse Practitioner-Eureka VA Outpatient Clinic

The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PCNP) at the Eureka VA Outpatient Clinic provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care to a diverse Veteran population in an outpatient setting. Working within the VA's Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model, the PCNP delivers high-quality, evidence-based care focused on disease prevention, health promotion, chronic disease management, and coordination of services across the continuum of care.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until April 7, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be February 19, 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.

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The PCNP functions with a high level of clinical autonomy while collaborating closely with physicians, registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, clinical pharmacists, social workers, mental health providers, and other interdisciplinary team members. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, prescribing, and ongoing management of acute and chronic conditions, with an emphasis on whole-health and Veteran-centered care.

Given the rural and geographically isolated setting of Eureka, the PCNP plays a critical role in ensuring access to timely, continuous primary care services, including telehealth and virtual care modalities when appropriate. 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.

Major duties and responsibilities of the position:

* Provides comprehensive primary care to assigned Veterans across the lifespan in an outpatient setting.

* Performs detailed health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.

* Diagnoses, treats, and manages acute illnesses, chronic diseases, and complex medical conditions.

* Prescribes medications, durable medical equipment, and therapeutic interventions in accordance with VA policies and scope of practice.

* Orders, interprets, and follows up on laboratory tests, imaging studies, and diagnostic procedures.

* Provides preventive care services including health screenings, immunizations, and risk-factor modification.

* Delivers gender-specific and age-appropriate care, including women's health services as applicable.

* Manages pain, polypharmacy, and multiple comorbidities common in the Veteran population.

* Functions as a core provider within the PACT model, emphasizing continuity, access, and coordinated care.

* Collaborates closely with physicians, RNs, LVNs, pharmacists, social workers, mental health providers, and other interdisciplinary team members.

* Participates in daily huddles, team meetings, and care planning activities.

* Coordinates referrals to specialty care and ensures appropriate follow-up and continuity of care.

* Utilizes care management and population health tools to monitor patient outcomes and panel performance.

* Provides care in a rural and geographically isolated setting, addressing access barriers for Veterans.

* Utilizes telehealth, virtual care, and clinical video visits to expand access when appropriate.

* Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in managing a broad scope of practice due to limited local specialty resources.

* Documents all patient encounters accurately and timely in the VA electronic health record (CPRS).

* Ensures compliance with VA clinical practice guidelines, performance measures, and regulatory standards.

* Participates in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and clinical performance monitoring.

* Maintains licensure, certification, and required VA training.

* Educates Veterans and their families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and self-management strategies.

* Promotes VA Whole Health principles, preventive care, and lifestyle modification.

* Supports shared decision-making and Veteran-centered care.

* Practices independently within approved scope while seeking consultation as needed.

* Serves as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff and trainees as appropriate.

* Participates in clinic operations, policy development, and process improvement efforts.

* Upholds VA mission, values, and ethical standards in all aspects of care.

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

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