Nurse Practitioner Primary Care - Springfield; Diamond Team

The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. 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 practices to the full extent of their education - training - and certification
• Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position
• The NP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position
• 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:
  * 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 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
• 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:
  
  Monday - Friday 0745 - 1615 Telework:
  Not available Virtual:
  This is not a virtual position
• EDRP Authorized:
  Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VHA.ELRSProgram
  
  Support - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
  Not authorized