This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (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 appointment.
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. Learn more
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.
This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. This announcement will be posted as a Physician, Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner for one position.
Please apply to the appropriate announcement for consideration. The Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) consists of a comprehensive Tertiary Care Level I VA Health Care System; eleven VA Clinics and two Homeless Veterans Outreach Centers and has an affiliate agreement with the top ranked University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Education Debt Reduction Program(EDRP): 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.
Program 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 participants are ineligible to apply for the EDRP incentive. EDRP Authorized: Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave and 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) Join Our Team!
The Iowa City VA Health Care System is on the lookout for a passionate Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) to become a key member of our Psychiatry team in Quincy, IL. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in veterans' lives and advance your career in a dynamic, supportive environment, we want to hear from you!
Duties include but are not limited to the following: 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. Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations of medical and surgical inpatients in collaboration with multidisciplinary medical service lines.
Obtain an appropriate health history and physical examination on patients who present to the Outpatient Psychiatry, Inpatient Psychiatry, Urgent Care, Inpatient Medical units and other assigned clinical areas as appropriate.
Interpret the history and clinical findings, order laboratory tests, radiographic studies, ancillary tests and requested consultations within the context of the psychiatric illness; as well as perform additional evaluations of the patient to secure a comprehensive differential diagnosis and treatment plan. Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Provides education to patients and their families.
Maintain appropriate and timely documentation in the medical record of clinical services performed to include the completion of clinical reminders and alerts. Additional Clinical duties as delegated. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4:00 pm
nordia.malcolm@va.gov · 410-605-7000 X51191
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $111364 – $161437/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-29.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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