Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care

Summary
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Primary Care Service to provide 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.

Summary
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Primary Care Service to provide 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.

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
02/05/2026 to 02/16/2026

Benefits & Compensation

$103,563 to - $173,532 per year

Benefits & Compensation

scale & grade
VN 3

Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Marion, OH
1 vacancy

Remote job
No

Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. between multiple Columbus locations

Relocation expenses reimbursed
No

Appointment type
Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time

Service
Excepted

Promotion potential
3

Job family (Series)
0610 Nurse

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure
No

Bargaining unit status
No

Announcement number
CBSR-12875903-26-QR
Control number
856620300

This job is open to
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The public
U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules,

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scales and evaluation criteria.
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Clarification from the agency
All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U. S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.

NOTE: The 2-page Resume

Requirements

does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

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Duties
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Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties: The NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients.-

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

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package: VA Nurse

Benefits & Compensation

Benefits & Compensation: Competitive

Benefits & Compensation, regular

Benefits & Compensation

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 li