Advanced Practice Nurse; Psychiatric​/Mental Health

Overview

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

The Primary Care Mental Health Integration Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) / Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) practices in Mental Health (MH) to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The PMHNP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. The PMHNP practices to the full extent of their education, training, and certification.

Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position. The PMHNP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position.

The PMHNP 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.

Preferred at the time of application: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration and Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) Certification. Will be required before your start date if selected.

(NY60 Pay scale)

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:

• Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary 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)
• L icensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am - 4:30pm
• Telework: Ad-hoc telework available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Relocation/Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not authorized

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN 9 HR EDRP
, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not authorized