Nurse Practitioner - Mental Health

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50 days PTO

Federal benefits

Traditional federal pension

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a PMHNP to provide evidence-based psychiatric care to Veterans, lead interdisciplinary teams, and participate in treatment planning with families and the health care team.

The role emphasizes leadership in clinical practice, collaboration across services, and ongoing professional development within a VA facility. EDRP eligibility is noted, with benefits and a comprehensive federal rewards package.

Qualifications

• The PMHNP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients
• Duties will vary based on grade
• Independently practices as a PMHNP using evidence-based practice guidelines to deliver high-quality care

Responsibilities

• 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 and preventive measures
• Collaborates with patients, families, and the health care team to develop and implement treatment plans and evaluate health outcomes
• Leads interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes within a High Reliability Organization framework

Skills

PMHNP

Evidence-based care

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

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.

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 PMHNP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients
• Duties will vary based on grade
• At the full performance level - functions of assigned duties will include: 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 careprofessionals while involving Veterans and their families (as appropriate) - in treatmentplan 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
• CLINICAL PRACTICE: Influences and models the delivery of evidence-based health care - demonstrating expertise in the ability to manage a patient panel - population - or program
• Expectations: Independently practices as a PMHNP - utilizing evidenced-based practice guidelines in the delivery of high-quality care
• Collaborates with patients - families - and the health care team to develop and implement treatment plans and evaluate health outcomes
• Demonstrates critical thinking in assessing and managing complex clinical situations
• Leads the delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice - improving outcomes of panel/program
• LEADERSHIP: Initiates and leads interdisciplinary teams informed by structured approaches and processes to improve outcomes that positively impact care for a patient panel - population - or program
• Expectations: Demonstrates positive effective communication skills and professionalism that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and external customers
• Works effectively as a leader in planning and facilitating systematic change to improve outcomes
• Collaborates with stakeholders to improve patient care - staff development - and performance measures
• Participates as a member or leader in formal/informal workgroups or interdisciplinary teams
• Leads within a High Reliability Organization (HRO) framework
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Acquires knowledge and skills - then disseminates acquired information within and/or outside the medical facility
• Expectations: Acquires and disseminates knowledge that impacts patient outcomes
• Educates and/or mentors' colleagues and/or students
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for evaluating progress toward professionalcareer goals
• PROFESSIONALISM/COLLEGIALITY: Initiates and leads interdisciplinary teams developing systems that positively impact outcomes at the panel - population - or program
• Demonstrates effective communication skills and professional behavior - promoting cooperation and teamwork
• Expectations: Utilizes cultural sensitivity - listening and communication skills in leading team(s)
• Role models high standards of professional and ethical conduct
• Initiates and leads interdisciplinary teams
• 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 - 8:00am-4:30pm
• Telework: Ad-Hoc 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