Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care Hays CBOC

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 4 months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200
-000) & eligibility period (1-5 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 Robert J Dole VA Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking a part-time Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) that will be responsible for providing Primary Care services to Veterans of the Robert J Dole VAMC in Hays - KS. The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Primary Care Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission.
• The NP provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management.
• 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 and responsibilities of the position include but not limited to:
  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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Other duties as 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.
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Part time position up to 3 days per week (Three 8 hours shifts = 24 hours).
• Salary is pro-rated based on actual part-time hours worked.
• Telework:
  Not available.
• Virtual:
  This is not a virtual position.
• Relocation/Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  May be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• EDRP Authorized:
  Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
• Contact visn
  15edrp - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
  Not authorized.