Summary

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.

Duties

• 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
• The VA Boise Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the VA Northwest Health Network
• We're an innovative care center within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 (VISN 20) - which includes medical centers and clinics in Alaska - Idaho - Oregon - and Washington
• Advanced Practice Nurse (Medical Director) The Blue Team Medical Director practices in Primary Care Service in Boise - providing a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and advancing the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission
• As a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification - this senior-level leader serves as the primary care provider for an assigned panel of patients and supervises 2 physicians - 2 Physician Assistants (PAs) - and 1 Nurse Practitioner (NP) - collaborating with the Blue Team Clinic Manager who manages the day-to-day operations of the clinic
• Duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Clinical & Administrative Leadership Serves as primary care provider for an assigned panel of patients
• Supervises 2 physicians - 2 PAs - and 1 NP within the Blue Team
• Responsible for leadership of service and programmatic operations - both clinical and administrative
• Practices to the full extent of education - training - and certification
• Collaboration & Consultation Collaborates with the Blue Team Clinic Manager on the day-to-day operations of the clinic
• Functions as an administrator - educator - and consultant in collaboration with all clinical services and programs at the facility or network level - interdisciplinary service leaders - and executive leadership
• Assists Nurse Leaders - Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) - and interdisciplinary clinicians in carrying out the functions and activities expected of them
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all levels of medical center personnel - customers - families - and the community
• Policy - Standards & Program Development Contributes ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care - policies - and objectives for the enhancement of clinical practice
• Leads and collaborates in policy-making activities related to customer service and the overall functioning of administrative and clinical programs
• Collaborates with other health care staff to establish and maintain programs that cross services and/or disciplines - influencing organizational mission and health care
• 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: Week 1: Monday - Friday - 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM - with Friday as the regular day off (RDO)
• Week 2: Monday - Friday - 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM - with Tuesday as the regular day off (RDO)
• Compressed/Flexible: Available
• 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 VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.