Nurse Practitioner, Intensive Care Unit (ICU)- Eligible for EDRP

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.This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until April 10, 2026 or until positions are filled. Eligible applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur.The duties and responsibilities of the Intensive Care Unite (ICU), Registered Nurse include, but are not limited to the following: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 in the intensive care unit.Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management.Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members.Orders and interprets diagnostic studies.Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Initiates referrals/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 ExcellenceVA 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: Flexible, 8-12 hours shifts that will include days, nights, and weekends.Telework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn morePermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized