Mental Health NP (APN) – EDRP Eligible & Prescriber Leader

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

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.