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Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PM

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Overview

This position is eligible for 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. Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) works within the Mental Health Nursing Service Line and provides a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs mission He/She practices to the full extent of their education - training - and certification using the core functions outlined in the clinical privileges corresponding with this position The PMHNP has prescriptive authority - if required - as indicated by their position Major duties and responsibilities: Uses advanced clinical judgment to independently provide evidence-based treatment to Veterans with acute or chronic mental illness including use of psychotropic medications - psychotherapy - and other modalities Provide patient and family education on medical/MH conditions - preventive measures - and prescribed treatments Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes Orders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studies Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence Benefits

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 Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm - Monday - Friday Telework: ADHOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

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