This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
This Nurse Practitioner - Office of Community Care (OCC) is located in the Community Care service line at the Manchester VA location. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week. Duties are Included but are not limited to: Provides direct primary care to Veterans, including conducting health assessments, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, prescribing medications, and delivering preventive care.
Coordinates and manages the care of Veterans referred to community providers, including reviewing consults, authorizing services, tracking appointments, and ensuring appropriate follow-up. Acts as a liaison between Veterans, VA staff, and community care partners to facilitate seamless communication, care transitions, and continuity of care.
Reviews and integrates clinical documentation and treatment plans from community providers into the Veterans' VA health records to maintain a comprehensive and current medical record. Educates Veterans and their families about available VA and community resources, care options, self-management, and health promotion strategies. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full-Time. Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm. Telework: Not Available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Hannah.Neilson@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Notifications: This is not a Bargaining Unit Position This position is in the Excepted Service This position is covered by a special rate.
Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action).
The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Com 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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), or Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) must be fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission On Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Verification of accreditation may be obtained from http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm or https://directory.ccnecommunity.org/reports/accprog.asp. If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
If your school was accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation, but is no longer listed on the websites, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.
caitlin.balgobin@va.gov · 347-205-5425
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $119238 – $172859/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-14.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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