<p>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.</p> <p>VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards</p> <p>Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards</p> <p>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)</p> <p>Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA</p> <p>Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)</p> <p>Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory</p> <p>Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM</p> <p>Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized.</p> <p>Telework: Not Authorized.</p> <p>Virtual: This is not a virtual position.</p> <p>Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.</p> <p>EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Onnie Green Onnie.Green@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more</p> <p>Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrates the ability to independently manage a panel of patients with complex, chronic care issues using the best available evidence and national guidelines to achieve optimal population health and effective disease management. </li><li>Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with assigned Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary teams to identify, analyze and coordinate internal and external resources to resolve care issues and meet the medical and psychosocial needs of assigned panel of patients. </li><li>Appropriately orders diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs and health condition. </li><li>Appropriately prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions that support the patient's ability to maintain or regain their health status. </li><li>Monitors and documents the effectiveness of treatment interventions, achievement of institutional quality measures and performance metrics. </li><li>Initiates referrals/consults to the appropriate service when indicated </li><li>Sets clinical care goals, short and long term, in collaboration with patient, provider(s), and family members/caregivers. </li><li>Provides education to patients and their families regarding the complex medical, social, and behavioral conditions with a focus on self-management, prevention and wellness based on the patient's health goals and needs. </li><li>Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence which define our culture and strengthen our dedication to those Veterans served. </li><li>May review in coming requests for new patient examinations to ensure adequate resources are available to complete these requests. </li><li>Works closely with CBOC Leadership to complete evaluations in a timely manner with detail to quality. </li><li>Assists with arranging continuity care across the VHA system as needed. </li><li>Works to provide leadership on site to ensure care is completed in required timeframes. </li><li>Participates, directs, and provides opportunities for staff development through in- service education as needed. </li><li>May provide preceptorship to health care trainees. </li><li>Assures self-development responsibilities and maintains current knowledge of trends in disability evaluations. </li><li>Participates in clinical research programs when appropriate. </li><li>Supervises Primary Care Providers. </li></ul>