VA
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Eureka VA Outpatient Clinic)
Veterans Health AdministrationEureka, CA · full time · Entry
$156,511 – $226,883
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 29, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role offers comprehensive primary care delivery to Veterans in a rural outpatient clinic setting, within a collaborative team-based model. It suits experienced or early-career nurse practitioners seeking meaningful work with underserved populations and willing to adapt to the unique challenges of rural practice.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
- Active, current, full, and unrestricted APN license in a US state or territory
- Current board certification as FNP, ANP, AGPCNP, or GNP from ANCC, AANPCB, or equivalent
- Provide comprehensive primary care across the lifespan including health histories, physical exams, and diagnostic evaluation
- Diagnose and manage acute illnesses, chronic diseases, and complex medical conditions
- Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions per VA policy
- Order and interpret laboratory and imaging studies
- Deliver preventive care including screenings, immunizations, and risk-factor modification
- Manage pain, polypharmacy, and multiple comorbidities in Veterans
- Function within Patient Aligned Care Team model emphasizing continuity and coordination
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members in daily huddles and care planning
- Coordinate specialty referrals and ensure appropriate follow-up
- Utilize electronic health record (CPRS) for accurate and timely documentation
- Maintain compliance with VA clinical practice guidelines and performance measures
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and peer review
- Educate Veterans and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and self-management
Nice to have
- One year of primary care nurse practitioner experience