Nurse Practitioner Mental Health

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs' Marion VA Medical Center seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (PMHNP) in Psychiatric Mental Health to provide a full range of services within Mental Health, emphasizing quality and timely care in support of VA's mission.

The PMHNP will practice to the full extent of education, training, and certification with prescriptive authority, collaborating with MH and other professionals to deliver evidence-based care for Veterans and their families.

Qualifications

• APN III PMHNP provides advanced clinical practice and consultation.
• PMHNP has prescriptive authority as indicated by position.
• Licensed independent practitioner with national certification.
• Evidence-based care for Veterans and families.

Responsibilities

• Uses advanced clinical judgment to independently provide evidence-based treatment to Veterans with acute or chronic mental illness including psychotropic medications, psychotherapy, and other modalities.
• Provides patient and family education on medical/MH conditions, preventive measures, and treatments.
• Leads treatment planning in collaboration with MH and specialty care professionals while involving Veterans and families as appropriate.
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services.

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 Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) III Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)practices at Marion VA Medical Center in Mental Health (MH) Services to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission


• The PMHNP provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management


• The PMHNP 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 PMHNP has prescriptive authority as indicated by their position


• The PMHNP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients


• Major duties and responsibilities of the position:- Uses advanced clinical judgment to independently provide evidence -based treatment to Veterans with acute or chronic mental illness including use of psychotropic medications - psychotherapy - and other modalities


• - Provides patient and family education on medical/MH conditions - preventive measures - and prescribed treatments


• - Demonstrates leadership and engages in collaboration with other MH and specialty care professionals while involving Veterans and their families (as appropriate) - in treatment plan development


• - Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes


• - Counsels and treats patients with substance use disorders.- Orders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studies


• - Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services


• - 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 to 4:30pm


• May be responsible for a tour of duty that includes early morning - evenings and/or weekends and participation in the On-Call rotation schedule to accommodate Veteran care needs during weekends - holidays - evenings - and nights


• 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