The Advanced Practice Nurse {APN) II Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner {PMHNP)practices in Mental Health {MH) to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality,timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs {VA) mission. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program..
Major duties include but not limited to : Assess status of veterans with serious mental illness, and planning, intervening and evaluating indicated actions. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, theories, and methodology of General Nursing Practice and Mental Health Nursing practice. Complete history and physical on all new admissions. Participate in the interdisciplinary team in development of a comprehensive plan of care for each patient.
Knowledge of normal developmental theory including the aging process and basic concepts of gerontology, knowledge of adult and geriatric psychology, and knowledge of the special needs of the physically disabled and the frail elderly. Complete some skilled nurse functions such as completing primary care clinical reminders, providing medication education and disease education, and obtaining lab work.
Knowledge of VHA programs as well as community housing programs that serve the homeless. Skill is using computer applications related to data collection and interpretation, program evaluation, and clinical services. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with people from diverse backgrounds. Ability to function independently, meets deadlines, and function under pressure.
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: Monday- Friday- 0800-1630 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
ANGELA.JONES17@VA.GOV · 813-816-7155-100133
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $132000 – $191356/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-08.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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