Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Quick Facts

• Role: Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm PST (variable)

• Telework: Available per agency policy (position is not primarily virtual)

Description

Provide independent primary care for a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice. Develop individualized population health and disease-management plans, order and interpret labs and diagnostic studies, prescribe interventions, initiate referrals, educate patients and families, and continuously reassess the plan of care. Work collaboratively with the primary care team and interdisciplinary partners while demonstrating the VA ICARE core values.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a patient panel with acute and chronic conditions

• Develop and implement individualized plans to achieve optimal population health and disease management

• Order and interpret labs, tests, and diagnostic studies

• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions

• Initiate referrals and consult specialty services

• Provide education to patients and their families

• Assess and adjust the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes

• Demonstrate leadership and collaborate with the primary care team and other interdisciplinary team members

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential performance awards

• Paid Time Off: 50 days per year (annual leave, sick leave, and paid federal holidays)

• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K (up to 5% contributions)

• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options

• Licensure: one full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory

• Relocation/recruitment incentives: not authorized