Hybrid Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health) presso Department of Veterans Affairs

Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Hampton, Virginia

Salary Range: $143877 - $208569 Per Year

Job Summary: Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Psychiatry, Emergency Department, and Med-Surg Unit This is an Open Continuous Announcement. The announcement will remain open until the date specified under closing date or until a selection is made. Applications expire 90 days after submission.

Major Duties:

• Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Psychiatry Unit, Emergency Department, and Med-Surg Unit. The Nurse Practitioner will be providing coverage in the Inpatient Psychiatry Unit, Emergency Department, and Med-Surg Unit. The NP engages in primary mental health care decision making, assess the physical and psychosocial health status of individuals, assess emergent mental health needs, and decisions regarding admissions to inpatient psychiatry. The incumbent will promote health maintenance and protection of diseases. The NP is an integral member of the Mental Health team and collaborative partner with Psychiatry, Psychology, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, and other health care providers Duties/tasks include, but are not limited to: The NP will be responsible for consults to Med-Surg Unit and medication management. Coordinates the admission to, transfer from, and discharge of patients assuring that patient testing, history and physical exams, and discharge planning and education are completed in a timely manner. Coordinates and is responsible for the medical management of the previously mentioned patients, within the limits of established protocols. Continuously reviews and revises patient care based on clinical findings and assessment while following approved clinical protocols and privileges. Develops protocols or clinical pathways to standardize patient care to expedite patient processing and delivery of care. Ordering appropriate diagnostic tests/procedures and appropriate pharmacologic agents. Obtaining a health and medical history, performing a physical examination, screening for disease prevention and identifying health risks and needs. Documentation of assessments, reassessments, different diagnoses, plan of care, and patient education in the clinical record. Demonstrates the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate o the adult and geriatric population served, including the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs and to provide the care needed. Continuously reviews and revises patient care based on clinical findings and assessment while following approved clinical protocols and privileges 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: Weekend and evenings hours and may change per department needs. Night-time coverage - 4 days 10 hour shift compressed tour with 1 flex day. Wednesday - Saturday 6:00pm - 4:30am or Sunday - Wednesday 6:00pm - 4:30am Telework: Not available Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Authorized. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Monique Head ([email protected]), the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Qualifications: Nurse Practitioner Basic Requirements Education: A post-master's certificate or master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner. (Applicants pending the completion of educational requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until the education requirements are met.) Must be a graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate 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). NOTE: Foreign Education. Graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing programs, the nurse practitioner degree equivalency must be validated through an Agency recognized degree equivalency evaluation agency, such as the International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). Candidates with equivalent nurse practitioner masters or doctorate level degrees who possess current, full, active, and unrestricted registration and certification will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant appointment. License - All APN (NPs) must possess and maintain an active, current, full, and unrestricted APN license to practice as an NP in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Basic Board Certification - All APN (NPs) must maintain full and current basic board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from one of the following: the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), or other nationally recognized certifying body in the area in which the Nurse Practitioner is academically prepared. Preferred Experience: Two years of independent provider experience NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and an APN (NP) assignment that are also performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification. The following Scope, Education and Experience, and Dimension criteria must be met to qualify for Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) II: Scope: Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others Education and Experience Requirement: Meets basic education requirement for APN (NP). Nurse II is considered the entry grade level for APN (NPs); no experience is required. Dimension Requirement: APNs (NPs) at level II are expected to meet the following dimension requirements: Clinical Practice. Delivers evidence-based health care, demonstrating proficiency in the ability to manage a patient panel, population, or program. Outcome Focus. Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to evaluate the patient care delivery system within a patient panel or program, presents findings and contributes to changes that enhance the quality and timeliness of veteran/patient care. Leadership. Works effectively as a leader within a team/unit/group and seeks interdisciplinary collaboration as appropriate to enhance patient care. Professional Development. Acquires knowledge and skills to develop expertise in area of practice. Professionalism/Collegiality. Demonstrates effective communication skills and professional behavior, promoting cooperation and teamwork. Participates in interdisciplinary teams and processes that positively impact patient outcomes. The following Scope, Education and Experience, and Dimension criteria must be met to qualify for Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) III: Scope: Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care. Education and Experience Requirement: Meets basic education requirement for an APN (NP) AND one year of specialized APN (NP) experience equivalent to the Nurse II grade level. Dimension Requirement: APN (Nurse Practitioners) at grade III are expected to meet the following dimension requirements: Clinical Practice. Influences and models the delivery of evidence- based health care, demonstrating expertise in the ability to manage a patient panel, population, or program. Outcome Focus. Leads and implements changes that enhance the quality and timeliness of Veteran/patient care applying research and evidence in the delivery of healthcare for patient populations. Leadership. Initiates and leads interdisciplinary teams informed by structured approaches and processes to improve outcomes that positively impact care for a patient panel, population, or program. Professional Development. Acquires knowledge and skills, then disseminates acquired information within and/or outside the medical facility. Professionalism/Collegiality. Initiates and leads interdisciplinary teams developing systems that positively impact outcomes at the panel, population, or program level. Demonstrates effective communication skills and professional behavior, promoting cooperation and teamwork Physical Requirements: The physical demands of the work are generally minor. The work is primarily sedentary in nature and usually occurs within climate controlled clinical and administrative settings. Use of fingers may be required to operate computers. There may be occasional light lifting/carrying (15 pounds or less) requirements to relocate boxed materials from one area to another, equipment and room set-up, and ambulation related to physical inspections of the facilities. The incumbent may be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneous

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/30/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12767753. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Application Deadline: 2025-09-30