PMHNP Advanced Practice Nurse — Veteran Care Leader

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) at the II/III levels. The role emphasizes leadership in delivering holistic veteran care and requires NP education (MSN/ DNP), active APN licensure, and PMHNP board certification.

Eligibility includes the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with potential award up to $200,000 and eligibility period 1–5 years; grandfathering provision applies for current VHA 0610 APN staff as of 1/29/2024.

Qualifications

• Education: A post-master's certificate or master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Must graduate from an approved school of professional nursing and accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
• APN license to practice as an NP in the U.S. or DC.
• PMHNP board certification (ANCC, AANPCB, or equivalent).
• Grandfathering provision applies for those already employed in VHA 0610 series with APN duties as of 1/29/2024.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership in delivering holistic care and collaborating with others.
• Meets basic education requirement; Nurse II is the entry grade for APN with no experience required.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Practice

Evidence-based practice

Professional development

Communication

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree (MSN/ DNP/ post-master's certificate)

APN licensing (active/unrestricted)

PMHNP board certification (ANCC/AANPCB)

ACEN/CCNE accreditation knowledge

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) at the II/III levels. The role emphasizes leadership in delivering holistic veteran care and requires NP education (MSN/ DNP), active APN licensure, and PMHNP board certification.

Eligibility includes the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with potential award up to $200,000 and eligibility period 1–5 years; grandfathering provision applies for current VHA 0610 APN staff as of 1/29/2024.