Summary

The Advanced Practice Nurse {APN) II Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner {PMHNP) practices in Mental Health {MH) to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs {VA) mission. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program.

Duties

• Duties include but not limited to: Assess status of veterans with serious mental illness - and planning - intervening and evaluating indicated actions
• Knowledge of the principles - concepts - theories - and methodology of General Nursing Practice and Mental Health Nursing practice
• Complete history and physical on all new admissions
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team in development of a comprehensive plan of care for each patient
• Knowledge of normal developmental theory including the aging process and basic concepts of gerontology - knowledge of adult and geriatric psychology - and knowledge of the special needs of the physically disabled and the frail elderly
• Complete some skilled nurse functions such as completing primary care clinical reminders - providing medication education and disease education - and obtaining lab work
• Knowledge of VHA programs as well as community housing programs that serve the homeless
• Skill is using computer applications related to data collection and interpretation - program evaluation - and clinical services
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to function independently - meets deadlines - and function under pressure
• 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-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm 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 - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized