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Nurse Practitioner; Mental Health w/EDRP
Job in
Harlingen, Cameron County, Texas, 78551, USA
Listed on 2026-02-24
Listing for:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-24
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The VA Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Harlingen VA Clinic, Harlingen, TX. The Nurse Practitioner functions as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team, providing comprehensive psychiatric care to Veterans referred to Mental Health Services.
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).
Duties and responsibilities for the Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health) include, but are not limited to the following:
* 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.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards
Telework:
Not Available
Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment
Incentives:
Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized
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)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
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