This Nurse Practitioner (NP) will be practicing in the Rehabilitation, Extended and Community Care (RECC) Division, Community Living Center (CLC) Service. They provide care and/or services appropriate to the age of the patients being served, taking into consideration age-related differences of the various Veteran populations, and which is appropriate to the cognitive; emotional, and chronological maturation of the patient.
THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION Independently manage medically complex adult and geriatric patients with multiple acute and chronic health conditions and developing individualized, evidence-based plans of care. Recognize and manage changes in clinical condition, prioritize competing health concerns, and adjust treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes.
Prescribe and monitor pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions within scope of practice, including ongoing evaluation of treatment effectiveness and patient response. Coordinate specialty referrals, consultations, transitions of care, and follow-up for patients with complex or evolving healthcare needs.
Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, pharmacists, rehabilitation therapists, dietitians, mental health professionals, and other members of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Lead and actively contribute to interdisciplinary care planning, team-based clinical decision-making, and initiatives designed to improve continuity, quality, and timeliness of care.
This position must have a strong knowledge of age-related changes and the clinical, functional, cognitive, and safety needs of older adults, with an emphasis on maintaining function, independence, and quality of life.
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, day shift with 8 hour tours (0700, 0730, or 0800 start) 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 authorized
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $118541 – $171845/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-10.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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