Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Eureka VA Outpatient Clinic)

Summary

The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PCNP) at the Eureka VA Outpatient Clinic provides comprehensive - patient-centered primary care to a diverse Veteran population in an outpatient setting. Working within the VA's Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model - the PCNP delivers high-quality - evidence-based care focused on disease prevention - health promotion - chronic disease management - and coordination of services across the continuum of care.

Duties

• ***This position is located at a rural VA outpatient clinic and is eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive - subject to applicable approval requirements
• The selectee will be required to sign and fulfill recruitment service agreement as a condition of receiving the incentive
• **This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 18 - 2026
• The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 3 - 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks
• Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.** 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
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Major duties and responsibilities of the position: Provides comprehensive primary care to assigned Veterans across the lifespan in an outpatient setting
• Performs detailed health histories - physical examinations - and diagnostic evaluations
• Diagnoses - treats - and manages acute illnesses - chronic diseases - and complex medical conditions
• Prescribes medications - durable medical equipment - and therapeutic interventions in accordance with VA policies and scope of practice
• Orders - interprets - and follows up on laboratory tests - imaging studies - and diagnostic procedures
• Provides preventive care services including health screenings - immunizations - and risk-factor modification
• Delivers gender-specific and age-appropriate care - including women's health services as applicable
• Manages pain - polypharmacy - and multiple comorbidities common in the Veteran population
• Functions as a core provider within the PACT model - emphasizing continuity - access - and coordinated care
• Collaborates closely with physicians - RNs - LVNs - pharmacists - social workers - mental health providers - and other interdisciplinary team members
• Participates in daily huddles - team meetings - and care planning activities
• Coordinates referrals to specialty care and ensures appropriate follow-up and continuity of care
• Utilizes care management and population health tools to monitor patient outcomes and panel performance
• Provides care in a rural and geographically isolated setting - addressing access barriers for Veterans
• Utilizes telehealth - virtual care - and clinical video visits to expand access when appropriate
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in managing a broad scope of practice due to limited local specialty resources
• Documents all patient encounters accurately and timely in the VA electronic health record (CPRS)
• Ensures compliance with VA clinical practice guidelines - performance measures - and regulatory standards
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives - peer review - and clinical performance monitoring
• Maintains licensure - certification - and required VA training
• Educates Veterans and their families on diagnoses - treatment plans - medications - and self-management strategies
• Promotes VA Whole Health principles - preventive care - and lifestyle modification
• Supports shared decision-making and Veteran-centered care
• Practices independently within approved scope while seeking consultation as needed
• Serves as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff and trainees as appropriate
• Participates in clinic operations - policy development - and process improvement efforts
• Upholds VA mission - values - and ethical standards in all aspects of care
• Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Paid 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 VA Insurance: 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 territory Work Schedule: Full-time - Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized