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
Major duties and responsibilities of the position: Uses advanced clinical judgment to independently provide evidence-based diagnosis and treatment to Veterans with acute and chronic mental illness including use of psychotropic medications - psychotherapy - and other therapeutic modalities
Provides patient and family education and counseling on medical/MH conditions - health promotion - preventive and protective 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 psychiatric and substance use disorders Orders and interprets labs - test - and diagnostic studies
Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services
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: Palatka Location: Monday-Thursday - 0700-1730 Naval Air Station-Jacksonville - FL: Monday- Friday- 0800-1630 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
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Last updated: July 23, 2026
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About Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.
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