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.
Use your nursing expertise to transform the Veteran experience through compassionate, patient-centered mental health care. This position offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, coordinating complex care, promoting recovery, and empowering Veterans to achieve their highest level of health and well-being.
Major Duties Provide comprehensive outpatient mental health nursing care to Veterans with complex behavioral health needs. Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate individualized treatment plans. Conduct nursing assessments, triage, risk screenings, and clinical documentation. Deliver patient and family education related to mental health conditions, medications, and treatment plans.
Facilitate care coordination, warm handoffs, and continuity of care across services and settings. Utilize therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to support recovery and patient safety. Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives. Respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies and address patient safety concerns.
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: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Alexander.Phillips@va.gov · 317-681-4780
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $81934 – $140677/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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