Nurse Practitioner (Internal to West Texas VA Healthcare System)

Nurse Practitioner The Veterans Health Administration is seeking Nurse Practitioners for the West Texas VA Health Care System. This open continuous announcement is for current permanent employees of the West Texas VA Health Care System and may be used to fill Nurse Practitioner positions in areas such as Primary Care and Mental Health. The Nurse Practitioner functions as a licensed independent practitioner, providing advanced patient care, managing complex patients, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, and helping improve patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, resource use, and care delivery systems. Location: Hobbs, NM; Abilene, TX; Big Spring, TX; Fort Stockton, TX; Odessa, TX; or San Angelo, TX Vacancies: Many vacancies Salary: $115,193 - $171,585 per year Salary Note: Salary may vary based on position and location. Pay Scale & Grade: VN-00 Promotion Potential: None Work Schedule: Full-time; specific schedule varies by position Appointment Type: Permanent Telework: Not available in the overview; may be available for specific positions Remote/Virtual: Not available Travel Required: Not required Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized PCS: Not authorized EDRP: May be available for some Primary Care or Mental Health positions, subject to eligibility, funding, and approval Drug Test: Required Security Clearance: Other Position Sensitivity/Risk: Non-sensitive / Low Risk Key Responsibilities: Provide advanced patient care as a licensed independent practitioner. Practice to the full extent of education, training, and certification without mandatory physician supervision or collaboration. Manage complex patients using advanced education, clinical experience, leadership, and creative approaches to care. Develop, implement, and coordinate patient care delivery systems that promote communication, teamwork, high-quality care, patient satisfaction, positive outcomes, appropriate resource utilization, and cost-effective services. Provide health care to individuals, families, and groups in a variety of care settings. Act independently and/or collaboratively with other health care professionals in the delivery of health care services. Support organizational processes and systems that improve overall patient outcomes. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and care coordination. Basic Qualifications: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Non-citizens may only be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy. Must be proficient in basic written and spoken English. Must be subject to a background/security investigation. Must pass a pre-employment physical examination. Must pass pre-employment drug testing and remain subject to drug testing requirements for this testing designated position. Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959. Must complete all application requirements and online onboarding requirements. Must provide acceptable identification for employment eligibility verification. Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as required for Department of Veterans Affairs health care personnel. Selected applicant may be required to serve a probationary period. Nurse Practitioner Education Requirements: Must have a post-master's certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner. Must be a graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency. The nursing program must have been accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education at the time the program was completed. Applicants pending completion of education requirements may be referred and tentatively selected, but may not be hired until education requirements are met. Foreign nursing education must be validated through an agency-recognized degree equivalency evaluation agency. Licensure and Certification Requirements: Must possess and maintain an active, current, full, and unrestricted Advanced Practice Nurse license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. Must maintain full and current basic board certification in the Nurse Practitioner specialty area for which academically prepared. Qualifying certifications may include Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, or Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. Certification must be from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board, or another nationally recognized certifying body. Nurse Practitioner II Qualification Requirements: Must meet the basic education requirement for Advanced Practice Nurse / Nurse Practitioner. No additional experience is required for Nurse II, which is considered the entry grade level for Advanced Practice Nurse / Nurse Practitioner positions. Must demonstrate leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies. Must deliver evidence-based health care and demonstrate proficiency in managing a patient panel, population, or program. Must use research and evidence-based practice to evaluate patient care delivery and contribute to improvements in quality and timeliness of care. Must work effectively as a leader within a team or unit and seek interdisciplinary collaboration as appropriate. Must demonstrate effective communication, professional behavior, cooperation, and teamwork. Nurse Practitioner III Qualification Requirements: Must meet the basic education requirement for Advanced Practice Nurse / Nurse Practitioner. Must have one year of specialized Advanced Practice Nurse / Nurse Practitioner experience equivalent to the Nurse II grade level. Must execute responsibilities demonstrating leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient care. Must influence and model delivery of evidence-based care and demonstrate expertise in managing a patient panel, population, or program. Must lead and implement changes that improve quality and timeliness of Veteran care. Must initiate and lead interdisciplinary teams using structured approaches and processes to improve outcomes. Must acquire and disseminate knowledge and skills within or outside the medical facility. Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 35 pounds for 8 to 12 hours intermittently. Moderate carrying of 15 to 35 pounds for 8 to 12 hours intermittently. Lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy, except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient care. Pulling, pushing, reaching above shoulders, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending, and climbing intermittently for 8 to 12 hours. Both hands and both legs are required. Requires near vision, far vision correctable to required standards, ability to distinguish basic colors, hearing with aid permitted, twisting, simple grasp, and fine manipulation. Required Documents: Resume SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action Standard Clinical Resume Document uploaded into the restricted resume field Full resume or CV may be uploaded separately into the other document upload field License, if applicable or required Professional certification, if applicable Transcript, if using education to qualify Performance appraisal, cover letter, veterans' preference documentation, and other supporting documents, if applicable Benefits and Incentives: Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential performance awards. 50 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays. Federal retirement benefits, including a traditional pension and 401(k)-style plan with up to 5% VA contributions. Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options. One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or Territory is accepted for VA practice. Education Debt Reduction Program may be available for some Primary Care and Mental Health positions, with potential student loan reimbursement up to $200,000 subject to eligibility and approval. Application Deadline: December 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET Status: Accepting applications This open continuous announcement is open only to current permanent employees of the West Texas VA Health Care System. Applicants remain active for three months after their initial application is received or updated and must update their application through USAJOBS to remain active for possible consideration during the open period.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b2d185386