The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) practices in Behavioral Health Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission.
Duties of the APN-FNP include, but are not limited to: Manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice. Develops and implements individualized care plans to achieve optimal health outcomes. Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies. Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services as needed.
Assesses and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Provides education to patients and their families regarding health conditions, treatments, and preventive care. Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. Leads and participates in performance improvement initiatives and quality improvement projects.
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: Full-time, Friday - Monday, 7:30am - 6:00pm.
10hr shifts Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Rheutelia.Williams@va.gov · 502-548-2496
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $128314 – $186007/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-28 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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