Nurse Practitioner-Mental Health

Overview

The North Florida/South Georgia Jacksonville VA Healthcare System's Mental Health Service is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to contribute to quality care standards and the growth of a VA academic hospital program. Applicants should read the complete announcement to understand qualification requirements and submit a complete application packet.

Applicants pending the completion of certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected, but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

• All applicants must meet the following basic qualifications
• United States Citizenship:
  Must be a US Citizen
• English Language Proficiency:
  In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Education:
  
  A post-master s certificate or master s or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner from a school of professional nursing
• (Transcripts Required) The education must be accredited by one of the following accrediting organizations at the time the program was completed: ACEN or CCNE
• In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing programs - the nurse practitioner degree equivalency must be validated through an Agency recognized degree equivalency evaluation agency (e.g., ICD)
• Applicants with equivalent NP master s or doctorate level degrees who possess current, full, active and unrestricted registration and certification will meet the requirement for appointment
• License:
  Active, current, full and unrestricted APN license to practice as an NP in a State/Territory/Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia
• (Copy of NP License Required) NP Board Certification:
  Must possess and maintain full and current board certification as an NP in Psychiatric Mental Health
• The certification must be in one of the following certifying bodies: ANCC, AANPCB, or other nationally recognized certifying body in the area in which the NP is prepared
• (Copy of NP Certification Required) Grandfathering Provision:
  Current VHA 0610 series APN employees performing the described duties as of 1/29/2024 are considered to have met qualification requirements
• Preferred Experience and Certifications - Grade Determinations: NP grade level is based on education and experience

• NP II - Leadership in delivering and improving holistic care; clinical practice, outcome focus, leadership, professional development, professionalism/collegiality
• NP III - Leads with leadership and management of complex care; education/experience; professional development; teamwork and communication

Position includes physical duties typical of advanced practice nursing, such as physical assessment, long periods of standing/walking, and other activity; examples include standing and safe patient handling and mobility.

• This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
• As a Licensed Independent Provider, the NP practices autonomously and coordinates with healthcare professionals
• Provides a wide range of health care services including diagnosis and management of acute, chronic, and complex health problems, health promotion, disease prevention, health education, and counseling
• Communicates effectively as a team player and adapts to the needs of a growing medical center
• Uses advanced clinical judgment to provide evidence-based diagnosis and treatment to Veterans with psychiatric conditions, including psychotropic medications, psychotherapy, and other modalities
• Provides patient and family education and counseling on medical/MH conditions, health promotion, preventive measures, and prescribed treatments
• Collaborates with MH and specialty care professionals; involves Veterans and families in treatment plan development
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care to achieve optimal outcomes
• Counsels and treats patients with psychiatric and substance use disorders
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies; initiates referrals and consults to specialty services
• Demonstrates the VA ICARE core values: integrity, commitment, advocacy, respect, and excellence

• Pay and benefits include the VA Nurse Total Rewards program, with competitive salary, paid time off, retirement and insurance options
• Work schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (schedules determined by supervisor); may require other shifts based on facility/patient care needs
• Telework:
  Not Available. Virtual:
  Not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment incentives:
  Not Authorized; EDRP Authorized:
  Former participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact for EDRP questions: _NFSG
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
  Not Authorized; PCS Appraised Value
  
  Offer:
  
  Not Authorized