Advanced Practice Nurse (CNP)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Federal benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Myrtle Beach, SC is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse in Mental Health. The NP will provide a full range of services in Mental Health, with prescriptive authority and leadership within an interdisciplinary team.

Eligible for EDRP and comprehensive VA benefits, with a standard 8:00 am–4:30 pm schedule and ad hoc telework at supervisor discretion. This is a full-time position at the Charleston VA Medical Center campus.

Qualifications

• APN with mental health specialization and active certification.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority.
• Experience in primary or behavioral health care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of patients with mental health needs.
• Develops treatment plans and coordinates care with interdisciplinary team.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions as appropriate.
• Provides patient and family education and supports health promotion.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Mental Health

Prescriptive authority

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Job description

Summary

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) & 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 ineligible to apply.

Duties

• The Charleston VA Medical Center is actively seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse in Mental Health Service at their Myrtle Beach - SC location
• The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Ill Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Mental Health 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
• The NP 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 NP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position
• Duties include but not limited to: - 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
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards 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 Work Schedule: Full Time - Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Extended hours as needed
• Schedule subject to change based on agency needs
• Telework: Ad hoc at supervisor discretion
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized