The Nurse Practitioner in the Home Based Primary Care Program is based at the Corporal Michael J Crescenz VAMC Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and performs duties by visiting Veterans in their homes. This position requires 50% or more travel in the community by GOV and possible long periods of driving, standing, stooping, sitting, bending and other physical activities.
The HBPC NP must be able to recognize safety in the home that includes environmental, physical, emotional and spiritual aspects.
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. Duties will be primarily performed within Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Program visiting Veterans in their homes; however re-assignment may be required based on patient care needs.
Major duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: 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, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Beverly.Smith2@va.gov · 610-384-7711 X4657
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $124491 – $185272/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-04.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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