Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP Residency Program Director)

Summary 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.

Duties

• The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residency Program Director (PMHNP RPD) collaborates with Nurse Leaders - APNs - and interdisciplinary clinicians in carrying out the functions and activities of the residency program
• Duties include but not limited to: Responsible for the management - structure - and administration of the APN clinical trainee program
• Coordinates the clinical educational needs of nurse practitioner students in the Behavioral Health Service (BHS)
• Uses advanced clinical judgement to independently provide evidence-based treatment to Veterans with acute or chronic mental illness including use of psychotropic medications - psychotherapy - and other modalities
• Provides patient and family education on medical/MH conditions - preventive 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