Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Columbia (SC); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off per year: 50 days (26/13

Federal pension (5 years vesting)

Federal 401K with up to 5% VA matching

Federal health/vision/dental/term life

Zusammenfassung

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) III PMHNP to provide a full range of mental health services to Veterans. The role emphasizes quality, timeliness, and advancement of VA mission.

The PMHNP will provide advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management, using independent, evidence-based treatment and collaboration with MH professionals to develop and adjust treatment plans.

Aufgaben

• Provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management in Mental Health (MH) Service.
• Offers evidence-based treatment to Veterans with acute or chronic mental illness, including psychotropic medications, psychotherapy, and other modalities.
• Educates patients and families on medical/MH conditions, preventive measures, and prescribed treatments.
• Demonstrates leadership and collaborates with MH and specialty care professionals while involving Veterans and their families in treatment plans.

Jobbeschreibung

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 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
• 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 through Friday - 8:00 a.m
• - 4:30 p.m
• Subject to change based on agency needs
• 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