Summary

This position is eligible for 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 application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

• Casper is the second largest city in Wyoming and home to the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center
• Casper has a rich history - outdoor recreation and friendly people - located in Central Wyoming - where there is ample opportunity for biking - hiking and other outdoor activities with mountains - rivers and lakes nearby! The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) II Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Geriatrics and Extended Care Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission
• The NP provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management
• The NP practices to the full extent of their education - training - and certification
• Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position
• The NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients
• Major duties and responsibilities of the position are - but not limited to: 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
• Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team
• Orders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studies
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Initiates referrals and 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 Excellence
• Provides care within the GEC/Home Based Primary Care Program including health promotion - health prevention - geriatric care - primary care - and palliative care
• Delivers competent care in the home of Veterans with complex needs - utilizes interventions to maximize health capabilities and reduce unnecessary urgent care and emergency room visits - per Veteran's goals of care
• Makes home visits - Veteran Video Connection (VVC) visits and telephone visits to Veterans in the HBPC program
• Other duties as assigned
• Preferred Experience: Experience working with a diverse population of patients - Veterans - Geriatric - and High-Risk patients
• Prefer 2-3 years Advance Practice Nurse Experience
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards 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: Monday to Friday - 0730-1600 Compressed/Flexible: Authorized
• Telework: Not authorized
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact Linda.Orchard@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.