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

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Advance Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) - Psychiatric Mental Health provides a full range of services in clinical practice, consultation and management
• Duties include, but are not limited to: Using advanced clinical judgment to independently provide evidence-based treatment to Veterans with acute or chronic mental illness, including the use of psychotropic medications, psychotherapy and other modalities
• Providing patient and family education on medical/mental health conditions, preventive measures and prescribed treatments
• Counseling and treating patients with substance use disorders Ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies Initiating referrals and consults to specialty services 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 (subject to change based on the needs of the facility) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact Ronda Eady, ronda.eady@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized