Home-Based Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Quick Facts

• Based out of the Eureka VA Outpatient Clinic; duties involve traveling to Veterans’ homes
• Not a virtual position (no telework)
• Requires a valid U.S. Driver’s License and auto insurance

Description

The Home-Based Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (HBPCNP) provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary primary care in the home for Veterans with complex, chronic, and disabling conditions who have difficulty traveling to VA facilities. In a rural, geographically isolated setting, the role supports timely, continuous primary care access using evidence-based practice and strong clinical judgment while meeting VA standards, performance metrics, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions
• Develop and implement individualized population health and disease management plans
• Order and interpret labs, tests, and diagnostic studies
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Initiate referrals and consult specialty services
• Provide patient and family education
• Assess and adjust the plan of care to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and demonstrate leadership
• Uphold VA core values (Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence)

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• English proficiency for direct patient care
• Post-master’s certificate or master’s/doctoral NP degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program (or foreign education equivalency validation)
• Active, current, full, and unrestricted NP license in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or DC
• Full and current basic board certification as FNP, ANP, AGPCNP, or GNP (e.g., ANCC/AANPCB or other nationally recognized certifying body)
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License
• Auto insurance
• Pass pre-employment physical examination
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Drug screening (urinalysis) if selected for a testing-designated position
• Complete online onboarding and required pre-employment documentation (I-9)
• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation requirement for VA Health Care Personnel
• Meet Selective Service registration requirement (males born after 12/31/1959)
• Comply with any probationary period requirement
• Meet physical demands (vision, hearing, clear speech, manual dexterity; prolonged walking/standing/bending; possible travel)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential performance awards
• Paid Time Off: 50 days per year (26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many options can be carried into retirement)
• Licensure support requirement: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory

Education Loan Repayment (EDRP)

• May be eligible for EDRP; application required within four months of appointment
• Award amount up to $200,000; approval and eligibility period (1–5 years) determined after review
• Former EDRP participants are ineligible