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This Nurse Practitioner is a graduate of a NLNAC or CCNE accredited school of nursing and meets Veterans Affairs qualification standards. The NP must be licensed or otherwise recognized as a Nurse Practitioner in a State, possess a master's degree in nursing from a program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE, and maintain full and current certification as a Nurse Practitioner from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body. Applicants pending the completion of educational, or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in an MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner must be in the specialty to which the individual is being appointed or selected. Preferred Experience: At least two years recent (in the last three years) or current experience in outpatient mental health clinic as a licensed independent practicing PMHNP-BC (LIP) providing mental health evaluations and treatment preferred. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse, I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse, I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse, I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting and Carrying (45 lbs. and over); Straight Pulling, Pushing, Walking, Standing, Kneeling, Repeated bending, Keyboarding, Viewing computer screen (8 - 12 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands and legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted); and Emotional/Mental stability. Other Physical Demands: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Core functions include diagnosing and treating acute and chronic mental health care problems, performing mental health evaluations, and prescribing medication and treatments. The Nurse Practitioner teaches health promotion and disease prevention to patients. Additional privileges may be granted based on a request for and approval of such privileges through the Credentialing and Privileging process consistent with the scope of practice of the state where the APRN is licensed. Duties may include but are not limited to: The NP may perform the following functions in this position as approved by the Chief of Psychiatry Service in the credentialing process: general evaluation for mental (and, as appropriate, physical) health including but not limited to, completing full intake mental health evaluations, ordering of diagnostic procedures/labs/medical supplies, formulating plans of care, prescribing medication, completing clinical reminders, and making appropriate referrals/consults to specialty areas. Provides individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy interventions as appropriate. Participates in performance improvement activities to enhance mental health care services, assessment and intervention for urgent and/or emergent mental health problems. Participates in team meetings and treatment planning conferences and collaborates with multidisciplinary team in order to enhance coordination of comprehensive patient care. Provides nurse practitioner support and consultation to other outpatient clinics in area of expertise when available and appropriate. Prescribes Schedule II - IV following the standardized process approved by the Medical Executive Committee (MEC). Follows the Prescription Drug Monitoring Report (CURES) requirement, i.e., checking use every 4 months for chronic controlled substance use. New prescriptions for schedule II - IV may require some consultations with a psychiatrist that is documented in the electronic health record. Seeks consultation as needed when managing a medical or mental health condition that is not resolving as anticipated, adjustments in medication/therapy have not brought about the expected improvements, or any time for additional expertise on providing appropriate treatment for a specific condition. Completes electronic progress notes in a problem-oriented format with sufficient detail to obtain a clear picture of the patient's current mental health status. Participates in the bi-annual OPPE peer review process. Serves as a preceptor for graduate nurse practitioner students. Demonstrates mandatory and clinical competencies for the position and grade. Additional duties as assigned by the Chief of Psychiatry, the Section Chief, or Associate Nurse Executive for the Mental Health Care Line. 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, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized"]

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