Advanced Practice Nurse (Mental Health)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with regular increases

50 days paid time off

Traditional federal pension

Federal health, vision, and dental insurance

Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (APN) in Chesapeake, Virginia. The APN will provide advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management within the Veterans Health Administration. Responsibilities include managing patient panels, implementing care plans, and collaborating with the Primary Care Team. Competitive salary and extensive benefits package, including 50 days of paid time off, a federal pension, and insurance options. This position will not offer telework and is not authorized for relocation incentives.

Qualifications

• Must meet all VHA policy eligibility requirements, including EDRP eligibility, and submit EDRP application within four months of appointment.
• Former EDRP participants are ineligible for this position.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions.
• Develops and implements an individualized plan for optimal population health.
• Demonstrates leadership and collaborates with Primary Care Team and interdisciplinary team members.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic studies.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Initiates referrals/consults to specialty services.
• Provides education to patients and families.
• Assesses and adjusts care plans as needed.

Job description

Advanced Nurse Practice (APN) Position

The Advanced Nurse Practice (APN) position is located within the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) – Veterans Health Administration (VHA) – under the Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service Line (MHBS). The NP will provide advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. This announcement is open continuously until closed.

Duties

• 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 Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic studies.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Initiates referrals/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.

Benefits and Compensation

• VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential for performance awards.
• Paid Time Off: 50 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays).
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long-term care (many programs can be carried into retirement).
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory.
• Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am‑4:30 pm.
• Telework: Not available; virtual position is not offered.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Eligible for student loan payment reimbursement up to $200,000 over one to five years.

Qualifications

• Must meet all VHA policy eligibility requirements, including EDRP eligibility, and submit EDRP application within four months of appointment.
• Former EDRP participants are ineligible for this position.