This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, 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.
The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Residency (PCNPR) program is sponsored by the Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) and is designed to recruit and retain well-qualified, highly motivated Primary Care Nurse Practitioners. The PCNPR Program Director/CRNP is accountable to the Director of Primary Care Service.
The PCNPR Program Director executes position responsibilities that demonstrate expertise in clinical patient care, leadership, Veteran-centric and patient-aligned care team theory and experience, and creative approaches to provider care. Scope of this role will include patient care and patient care concepts, and education and management of complex Veteran care in the coordination and execution of this PCNPR training program.
Program guidelines dictate an approximate break of 80% clinical time and 20% didactic time for all residents. Additionally, this role will demonstrate compliance with provider status and required supervising practitioner guidelines as outlined in VHA Handbook 1400.04. The incumbent demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic Veteran-centric care through collaborative strategies with others in this training program.
This Nurse provides expert coordination of educational experiences and training for residents specific to preparation for the primary care provider role and Veteran-centric care. Provides expert advice and consultation on graduate education and works in partnership with community affiliates to position clinical staff and graduate nurses as full partners in the health care team.
The PCNPR Program Director facilitates the residency program development and implementation of educational initiatives including curriculum development and program evaluation components. He or she executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, research, and creative approaches to PCNP role transition and career development.
The PCNPR Program Director implements plans to achieve program objectives that align with institutional strategic initiatives and will work collaboratively with APRNs, departmental, facility leaders, and academic partners to assure the achievement of organizational mission, goals, and expected outcomes.
In the role, curriculum and experiential development and education will be provided for program participants, providing didactic and clinical education and supervision of residents, participating in scholarly activity as appropriate, and participating in necessary research, committee work, public service and professional organizations.
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 7:30am - 4:00pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Schedule subject to change based on the needs of the agency. Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $108579 – $185996/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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