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.
Duties
Boise - Idaho seamlessly blends urban sophistication with outdoor thrills
Take a stroll through Downtown Boise and Old Boise - where historic architecture meets modern design
The city offers a vibrant and diverse dining and night life scene - Visit Boise's food guide where you'll find a range of recommendations
For sports enthusiasts - Boise is home to Boise State University's renowned Bronco Stadium
The city's cultural scene is equally captivating with the historic Egyptian Theatre and Boise Art Museum features contemporary art - while Treefort Music Fest brings the city alive with music - art - and creativity
Boise is a premiere family friendly destination with tons of Kid friendly and Pet friendly activities
If you're looking for a peaceful escape within the city - there are # of parks - The Boise River Greenbelt is a scenic path that stretches over 30 miles along the Boise river
For even more adventure - head to the Bogus Basin Ski Resort and Boise Foothills - or spend a weekend in the world-famous Sun Valley or scenic McCall
Boise is more than just a city-it's a lifestyle
It's a place where you can start your day with a hike in the foothills - spend the afternoon exploring the local food scene - and end your evening at a downtown concert or theater show
It's a community that welcomes newcomers with open arms - where people are friendly - and the pace of life is just right
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Transformation Recovery Center Nurse Practitioner (TRCNP) practices in the Transformation Recovery Center (TRC) 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 has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position
Duties include - but not limited to: The NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients
Independently manages all patients admitted to TRC 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 other interdisciplinary team members
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
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 - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.
