Advanced Practice Nurse (Domiciliary Residential Treatment)

Summary The Domiciliary Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for the general medical care of patients admitted to the 64‑bed domiciliary in the Mental Health Residential and Rehabilitation Treatment Program. The NP will work with interdisciplinary teams to co‑manage patients. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): APPROVED! Learn more. Duties The Domiciliary Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for the general medical care of patients admitted to the 64‑bed domiciliary in the Mental Health Residential and Rehabilitation Treatment Program The NP will work with interdisciplinary teams to co‑manage patients Screening physical exams Comprehensive inpatient admission history and physical examinations Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of general medical conditions in inpatients enrolled in the MHRRTP Monitoring and treatment of withdrawal symptoms Medication assisted treatment of substance use disorders Consultation with or arrangement of consultation visits to specialty providers and services Screening of patients with acute medical complaints and triage to emergency or urgent care services when indicated Collaborative coordination of patient care with medical and mental health providers Documenting assessment and clinical care activities according to standards by Mental Health Service Ordering and interpretation of laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic tests Ordering of medications and monitoring medications to adjust for changes in symptoms and or side effects Ensure continuity of care Conduct medical screenings of patients referred to the MHRRTP for medical appropriateness for admission Attendance at team meetings Rotation to weekends and or on call coverage as needed Other duties as assigned Benefits and Compensation Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential for performance awards 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays) Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure and Schedule 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction 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 and 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 Contact View email address on click.appcast.io for questions or assistance Recruitment Incentives Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Not authorized #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs