Advanced Practice Nurse; Mental Health

Advanced Nurse Practice (APN) Position

The Advanced Nurse Practice (APN) position is located within the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) – Veterans Health Administration (VHA) – under the Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service Line (MHBS). The NP will provide advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. This announcement is open continuously until closed.

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice.
• Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management.
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic studies.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Initiates referrals/consults to specialty services.
• Provides education to patients and their families.
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.

• VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay:
  Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential for performance awards.
• Paid Time Off: 50 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays).
• Retirement:
  Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Insurance:
  Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long-term care (many programs can be carried into retirement).
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am‑4:30 pm.
• Telework:
  Not available; virtual position is not offered.
• Relocation/Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not authorized.
• EDRP Authorized:
  Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
  Not authorized.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP):
  Eligible for student loan payment reimbursement up to $200,000 over one to five years.

• Must meet all VHA policy eligibility requirements, including EDRP eligibility, and submit EDRP application within four months of appointment.
• Former EDRP participants are ineligible for this position.