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.
The W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) for Mental Health's substance use clinic at the Kernersville Health Clinic in Kernersville, NC. The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Mental Health to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission.
The NP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management and evidence-based care for a population of patients within the Substance Use Clinic. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Independently manages a panel of psychiatric patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice.
Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management. Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies. Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services. Provides education to patients and their families.
Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence 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 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact Rodney.Belk@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Compressed/Flexible: May be available at supervisory discretion Telework: May be available at supervisory discretion following agency policy (Ad-hoc only) Virtual: This is not a virtual position Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30pm
ashley.webb@va.gov · (443) 713-8966
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $135757 – $196806/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-13.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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