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Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) - Surgical Service
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Veterans Health Administration
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Location: Palo Alto, California
- Salary: $144646 – $235024/yr
- Hiring Path: Fed Internal Search
- Security Clearance: Not Required
- Date Posted: 2026-09-21
- Application Deadline: 2026-09-28
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Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Surgical Service Nurse Practitioner practices in multiple specialty sections of Surgical 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.
Key Responsibilities
Major duties and responsibilities include: 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.
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 8:00am-4:30pm or as determined by supervisor Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Contact
faith.joiner@va.gov · (682) 406-4010
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $144646 – $235024/yr.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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