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.
Boise, Idaho blends urban sophistication with outdoor thrills. Take a stroll through Downtown Boise & Old Boise, where history meets modern design, or the Boise River Greenbelt. The city offers a vibrant and diverse dining and night life scene, Visit Boise's food guide, and is home to Boise State University's Bronco Stadium. Boise is a Kid friendly and Pet friendly destination.
For more adventure head to Bogus Basin Ski Resort & Boise Foothills, or to the world-famous Sun Valley or scenic McCall. The Boise VA Healthcare System provides health care services at 6 locations in Idaho and eastern Oregon. Facilities include our Boise VA Medical Center and 5 community-based outpatient clinics in Caldwell, Mountain Home, Salmon, and Twin Falls, Idaho, and Hines, Oregon.
To learn more about the services each location offers, visit the VA Boise health services page. This position on Orange Team takes care of a panel of patients in the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model. The team consists of the provider, an RN, an LPN or MA, and a scheduler who together take care of a panel of 900 patients. Orange Team has about 6 teams comprised of physicians, NPs and PAs.
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care) The Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Primary Care Service as a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification, providing a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission.
The NP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management to the full extent of their education, training, and certification, with prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Clinical Practice & Patient Management 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. Orders and interprets diagnostic studies.
Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Referrals & Care Coordination Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services. Patient & Family Education Provides education to patients and their families. Collaboration & Leadership Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members.
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 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
Aaron.Dorris@va.gov · (208) 422-1000 X7017
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $108501 – $168050/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-16 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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