Advanced Practice Nurse - Psychiatric Mental Health

Summary

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.

Duties

• The Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is a co-located - collaborative care behavioral health provider who serves as a member of the primary care clinic's multidisciplinary health care teams - and who delivers direct care and consultation-based services to Veterans - primary care providers - and allied Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) members to manage the overall health of the enrolled population
• Duties include but are not limited to: Accepts warm handoffs and referrals from PACT members - and triages - assesses - and refers to specialty behavioral health care services appropriately and efficiently in accordance with principles of stepped care
• Uses functional assessment - evidence-based intervention - and consultation techniques to address common behavioral health problems (e.g. - depression - anxiety - sleep problems - stress) and health behavior concerns (e.g. - chronic pain - obesity - diabetes - tobacco use)
• Conducts risk assessments and safety planning as clinically indicated and in accordance with VA policy and clinical practice standards
• Writes assessment - intervention - and consultation notes that include all required elements and that are brief - clear - concise - and readable
• Uses diagnosis and procedure codes that are accurate and appropriate for the setting and the service provided Writes assessment - intervention - and consultation notes that include all required elements and that are brief - clear - concise - and readable
• Functions as subject matter expert in providing consultation and education to PACTs on assessment - intervention - referrals - and resources for behavioral health and health behavior concerns
• Maintains regular communication and effective collaboration with PACT members during episodes of direct care
• Routinely attends regularly scheduled PACT huddles or team meetings or conducts rounding or other proactive outreach to PACTs
• Consistently meets performance metrics related to productivity - same day access - brief encounter fidelity - and timeliness of documentation and clinical communication
• Participates in development - implementation - and evaluation of the PCMHI program to optimize the delivery of behavioral health services and improve access - utilization - and outcomes of care as well as patient satisfaction
• Consistently follows VA - VHSO - Mental Health Service - and program administrative policies and supervisory guidance
• Adheres to relevant professional ethical codes
• local - state
• and federal laws
• compliance and accreditation standards
• and safety - privacy - and information security policies and protocols
• Teaches and mentors staff and trainees to enhance their professional growth - development - and competence
• Provides supervision for licensure or specialty certifications as needed
• Provides education to Veterans - their families and caregivers - VA staff - and other relevant stakeholders about behavioral health issues - services - and resources
• Communicates effectively - both orally and in writing - with people from varied backgrounds
• Regularly attends PCMHI Community of Practice and Integrated Care Monthly Education conference calls
• Attends Mental Health Service meetings as schedule permits
• 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 8:00am - 4:30pm at the discretion of the department Telework: Available per supervisor discretion Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact Jennifer Isbell-Gross @ Jennifer -Isbell-Gross@VA.GOV - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized