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 is an

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and will remain open until September 30, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be August 28, 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 individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected] for questions/assistance. Learn more VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Given the rural and geographically isolated setting of Eureka, the PCNP plays a critical role in ensuring access to timely, continuous primary care services, including telehealth and virtual care modalities when appropriate. The position requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to serving Veterans in an underserved region while upholding VA standards of care, performance metrics, and regulatory requirements. 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 Qualifications Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) Basic Requirements Education: A post-master's certificate or master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner. (Applicants pending the completion of educational requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until the education requirements are met.) Must be a graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). NOTE: Foreign Education. Graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing programs, the nurse practitioner degree equivalency must be validated through an Agency recognized degree equivalency evaluation agency, such as the International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). Candidates with equivalent nurse practitioner masters or doctorate level degrees who possess current, full, active, and unrestricted registration and certification will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant appointment. License

• All APN (NPs) must possess and maintain an active, current, full, and unrestricted APN license to practice as an NP in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Basic Board Certification
• All APN (NPs) must maintain full and current basic board certification in one of the following: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), or Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP) from one of the following: the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), or other nationally recognized certifying body in the area in which the Nurse Practitioner is academically prepared. NOTE: Grandfathering Provision
• All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and an APN (NP) assignment that are also performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification. The following Scope, Education and Experience, and Dimension criteria must be met to qualify for Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) II: Exception to Licensure for Graduate Nurse Technicians. Candidates who otherwise meet the basic requirements, but do not possess the