Job Description
What the job is
The Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System in Iowa City, Iowa, is hiring a full-time Nurse Practitioner with a focus on Health Informatics. This is a long-term job opening with applications reviewed monthly until December 4, 2026.
What you will do
- Work as a Nurse Practitioner helping veterans with their health needs.
- Manage patients with acute and chronic conditions, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention.
- Use health informatics and technology to improve patient care and systems.
- Order and interpret lab tests and diagnostic studies.
- Prescribe medications and other treatments.
- Refer patients to specialists when needed.
- Educate patients and families about health and care plans.
- Work with a team to create personalized health plans for veterans.
- Follow the VA’s Whole Health approach, which focuses on empowering veterans to take charge of their health.
What you need
- U.S. citizenship (non-citizens may be considered if no qualified citizens apply).
- Must be a licensed Nurse Practitioner with advanced education and national certification.
- Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
- Must pass a drug test and background check.
- Must complete a pre-employment physical exam.
- Must participate in the seasonal flu vaccination program.
- Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
What you will get
- Full-time work, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (alternative hours may be discussed).
- Salary range: $117,200 to $169,900 per year.
- Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment up to $200,000).
- Comprehensive benefits package from the VA.