SummaryThe Advanced Practice Nurse (Primary Care - Nurse Practitioner) practices is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients 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.DutiesThe NP practices to the full extent of their education - training - and certificationCore functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this positionThe NP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated