The Nurse Practitioner - Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) practices in Nursing Operations and Excellence to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The CNS provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. The CNS is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients.
THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION Major duties and responsibilities of the position: Independently manage a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice. Develop and implement an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management. Demonstrate leadership and work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.
Order and interpret labs, tests, and diagnostic studies. Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Make appropriate referrals for patients and families. Initiate referrals/consults to specialty services. Provide education to patients and their families.
Assess and adjust the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes 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: Day Shift, 0730 - 1600 Telework: Available per agency policy and at supervisor discretion Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authrorized
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $102048 – $147941/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-21.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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