Mental Health - Advanced Practice Nurse; Knoxville, TN
Listed on 2026-03-09
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing
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 participants ineligible to apply.
The BHIP NP is a staff member of the Mental Health Service, assigned to the BHIP program, which is part of the Mental Health Service Line at WCT OPC. The BHIP NP utilizes critical thinking in the application of advanced clinical health care knowledge and skills, in conducting comprehensive physical examinations of Veterans. An APNP is a professional nurse who has obtained a master’s degree or greater in nursing and is licensed to perform acts of prevention, diagnosis and prescription of therapeutic or corrective measures.
The APNP uses specialized knowledge, skill, proficiency, and independent practice to contribute to optimal patient outcomes. The APNP functions autonomously and collaborates with other health professionals. The BHIP NP will be administratively responsible to Chief of Mental Health WCT OPC, under the supervision of the Supervisory Psychiatrist WCT OPC in consultation with the Nurse Manager WCT OPC, under the guidance of the Chief Medical Officer WCT OPC.
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The BHIP NP:
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