Advanced Practice Nurse (Mental Health)

Istss; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

EDRP program

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration (VA) in the United States is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner within the Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service Line. The NP will provide advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management for a broad patient panel, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.

This Open Continuous Announcement recognizes ongoing need for experienced NPs to support primary care teams, order and interpret diagnostics, prescribe interventions, educate

Qualifications

• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• NP/APRN certification and ongoing clinical practice in primary care settings favored
• Experience with acute and chronic health conditions and preventive care recommended

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic conditions focusing on health promotion and disease prevention
• Develops and implements individualized plans to achieve population health goals
• Demonstrates leadership and collaborates with Primary Care Team and interdisciplinary members
• Orders and interprets diagnostic studies
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Initiates referrals to specialty services
• Provides education to patients and families
• Assesses and adjusts care plans to achieve optimal outcomes

Skills

Patient care

Health promotion

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Diagnostics orders/interprets

Treatment planning

Education to patients/families

Plan of care modification

Job description

Summary

The Advanced Nurse Practice (APN) position is located within the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) - Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - under the Mental Heath and Behavioral Sciences Service Line (MHBS). The NP will provide advance clinical practice - consultation - and management. NOTE: This is an Open Continuous Announcement. The announcement will remain open until the date specified under closing date or until a selection is made.

Duties

• Duties include - but are 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 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
• 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: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm 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 [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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
• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.