Nurse Practitioner (NP), Mental Health

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 EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APN) practices at a high level of specialized knowledge, skill and proficiency. Teaching and counseling individuals, families, and groups are major parts of the APN's activities. APNs work autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage clients' health care problems; and serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate. Nurse Practitioner (NP): An advanced practice registered nurse (APN) who has prescriptive authority and provides care for a identified patient panel in collaboration with a physician. Core functions include diagnosing and treating acute and chronic health care problems, performing adult care check-ups, and prescribing medication and treatments. Diagnoses and manages minor trauma including suturing. The incumbent teaches health promotion and disease prevention to patients. Identifies individuals, families, and/or communities at risk in order to promote wellness and prevent disease and/or injury/disability. Utilizes standards of care and practice in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient care outcomes. Demonstrates functional expertise and technical literacy in order to initiate changes within the Treatment Team, which result in improved care and treatment while maintaining standards of care and practice. Actively engages in clinical pertinence reviews, peer reviews, and performance measure assessments. Utilizes systems thinking to identify and collaborate with center/network level staff in the resolution of integrated delivery system issues, which influence the provision of patient care. Directs care or manages systems of care for complex client/family and/or community population to ensure the continuum of care and to meet network performance measures. Submits a self-evaluation, at least yearly, to supervisor. Acquires and uses current and new knowledge in all aspects of the position in order to impact on the mission and changing practice needs of the patient population. Maintains personal mastery and knowledge of current practice and professional issues by regularly attending conferences, education sessions, and scientific meetings to maintain licensure and specialty certification(s). 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: Full Time, Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact margaret.bordner@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.