Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN), Mental Health

Summary This position is located in Mental Health - Southern Nevada Healthcare System - Las Vegas, NV. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. This job will close when we have received 50 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date. Responsibilities The APN/NP is a registered nurse with advanced education and experience who cares for a specific population of patients in the Behavioral Health Service. Provides a unique approach to healthcare that allows the incorporation of traditional nursing skills as well as advanced practice skills in the care of mental health patients. Implement preventive health measures with a strong emphasis on patient/significant other/family education as well as illness management of the mental health specialty care. Demonstrates competency and the ability to either set up or reprocess reusable medical equipment as applicable for all equipment for which the employee has been trained. Familiarizes self with how their activities impact VA's goal to implement sound stewardship practices that are protective of air, water, land, and other natural and cultural resources. In accordance with the goals of the VA GEMS program, seeks to cost‑effectively meet or exceed compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, public health, and resource protection laws, regulations, and VA requirements. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to the management of complex patient care in the Mental Health Clinic, including assessments, prescribing medication, ordering lab work as needed, developing and implementing a treatment plan, and conducting therapies according to scope of practice. Practice is both independent and interdependent, which includes cooperative and/or collaborative practice arrangements with the providers of the Mental Health Clinic and the other behavioral health care disciplines. The Mental Health NP participates in the management of patients with chronic and acute mental health conditions. Components of care include pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic therapeutics, health education and counseling, coordination of services, mobilization of resources, and advocacy for client decision‑making related to recovery‑oriented goals. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student‑loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements, submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment, and the 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 complete review of the application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions or assistance. Work schedule: TBD by supervisor. Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Location: Main Hospital – 6900 N Pecos Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89086. Relocation/Recruitment incentives: Not authorized. PCS: Not authorized. Financial disclosure report: Not required. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs