APN - Home Based Primary Care

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 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 Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) practices in Extended Care and Palliative Medicine Service to provide a full range of health care services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The NP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management.The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic medical, social, and behavioral conditions, with an emphasis on caring for older, frail, homebound patients.Visits patients in their homes in the community.Assesses, identifies, and diagnoses patients' general medical problems and defines the medical management.Develops and implements an individualized treatment plan to achieve optimal patient health outcomes.Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with HBPC interdisciplinary team members.All other duties as assigned.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total RewardsPay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awardsPaid 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 VAInsurance: 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 territoryWork Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8am - 4:30pmTelework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn morePermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized