Summary

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

• Experience the energy - excitement and welcoming spirit of OKC! Named one of the Best Places to Visit by Atlas Obscura and Southern Living - Oklahoma City offers all of the culture - cuisine - attractions and amenities you'd expect in a modern metropolis
• And with its rugged Western past - working stockyards and title as \"Horse Show Capital of the World -\" it's rich in cowboy culture - as well
• From family fun to romantic retreats to outdoor adventures you won't find anywhere else - Oklahoma City has plenty of hustle without all the hassle
• The OKC VA holds a solid 3-star overall rating - which ranks it among the highest-performing medical facilities in the metroplex
• By comparison - other medical facilities in the metroplex often fall lower in this rating category
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards 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: 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
• 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 through Friday (7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.) Telework: Ad hoc only for weather and safety
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for 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 your start date
• 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
• Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program
• Contact David Billingsly at david.billingsleyjr@va.gov - or 405-456-3653 - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized