U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)- Primary Care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States, 83401
Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) – Primary Care
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Overview Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (1‑5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide clinical examination, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic diseases, preventive care, and coordination of care for a panel of primary care patients.
Document patient care accurately in clinical records, refer to specialists when necessary.
Resolve clinical alerts and monitor PACT team performance to meet VA standards and performance measures.
Deliver outstanding customer service and lead patient advocacy and inquiry resolution.
Exercise medical decision‑making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members (social work, pharmacy, mental health, nutrition, etc.).
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Pay and Benefits
Competitive salary with regular increases and performance award potential.
50 days of paid time off per year (26 days leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays).
Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.
Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care insurance (many federal plans may carry into retirement).
Licensure
Full, unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory.
Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Telework: authorized for situational (ad‑hoc) telework; not remote.
Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship required; non‑citizens may be appointed only if no qualified citizens are available.
Background/security investigation required.
Urinalysis for illegal drug use required for all selected applicants.
English language proficiency for direct patient‑care positions.
Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Pre‑employment physical examination and seasonal influenza vaccination required.
Probationary period may apply.
Complete all application requirements; submit acceptable identification forms.
Required Documents Submit all documents listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Qualifications – Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) Basic Requirements
Education: Post‑master’s certificate, master’s, or doctoral degree in Nurse Practitioner. Must graduate from an accredited program (ACEN or CCNE).
License: Current, full, unrestricted APN license in the U.S.
Board Certification: Full and current board certification in one of the following – Family NP (FNP), Adult NP (ANP), Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP), or Gerontology NP (GNP). Certification must be from ANCC, AANPCB, or an equivalent national body.
Additional Information
Full‑time, Mid‑Senior level; Excepted Service; does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
To learn more, visit the VA Qualifications Standards website.
Contact Information For questions about the application process or alternate methods to submit documents, contact the Agency as listed in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)- Primary Care
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs .
Overview Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (1‑5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide clinical examination, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic diseases, preventive care, and coordination of care for a panel of primary care patients.
Document patient care accurately in clinical records, refer to specialists when necessary.
Resolve clinical alerts and monitor PACT team performance to meet VA standards and performance measures.
Deliver outstanding customer service and lead patient advocacy and inquiry resolution.
Exercise medical decision‑making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members (social work, pharmacy, mental health, nutrition, etc.).
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Pay and Benefits
Competitive salary with regular increases and performance award potential.
50 days of paid time off per year (26 days leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays).
Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.
Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care insurance (many federal plans may carry into retirement).
Licensure
Full, unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory.
Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Telework: authorized for situational (ad‑hoc) telework; not remote.
Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship required; non‑citizens may be appointed only if no qualified citizens are available.
Background/security investigation required.
Urinalysis for illegal drug use required for all selected applicants.
English language proficiency for direct patient‑care positions.
Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Pre‑employment physical examination and seasonal influenza vaccination required.
Probationary period may apply.
Complete all application requirements; submit acceptable identification forms.
Required Documents Submit all documents listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Qualifications – Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) Basic Requirements
Education: Post‑master’s certificate, master’s, or doctoral degree in Nurse Practitioner. Must graduate from an accredited program (ACEN or CCNE).
License: Current, full, unrestricted APN license in the U.S.
Board Certification: Full and current board certification in one of the following – Family NP (FNP), Adult NP (ANP), Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP), or Gerontology NP (GNP). Certification must be from ANCC, AANPCB, or an equivalent national body.
Additional Information
Full‑time, Mid‑Senior level; Excepted Service; does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
To learn more, visit the VA Qualifications Standards website.
Contact Information For questions about the application process or alternate methods to submit documents, contact the Agency as listed in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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