Nurse Practitioner - Mental Health

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Federal pension/retirement benefits

Life insurance and long-term care

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Wichita Falls, Texas seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (PMHNP) to provide comprehensive psychiatric-mental health care within the Mental Health Service.

The role emphasizes evidence-based treatment, patient education, and collaboration with the care team to optimize veteran outcomes. The PMHNP delivers advanced clinical practice, consults with colleagues, and has prescriptive authority.

Responsibilities

• The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) practices in Mental Health Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the 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.
• 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 collaborates with other MH and specialty care professionals while involving Veterans and their families in treatment plan development.
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Counsels and treats patients with substance use disorders.
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
• Initiates referrals and consultations to specialty services.
• Embodies the ICARE core values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.

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 Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) practices in Mental Health (MH) Service 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
• FUNCTIONS OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: 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
• - Assess and adjust the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• - Counsels and treat patients with substance use disorders
• - Orders and interpret labs - tests - and diagnostic studies
• - Initiates referrals and consultations 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: M-F 0800-1630 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized