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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. 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 complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more 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. Education: Graduate from a Nurse Practitioner master's degree program (or higher) accredited by the National League of Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) which changed to the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN; http://www.acenursing.org or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE; (CCNE; http://www.aacn.nche.edu/) at the time the program was completed Certification: Full and current national certification as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (AACN) or another nationally recognized certifying body as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACCNP) [The certification must be in the specialty to which the individual is being appointed or selected.] License: Current, full, active and unrestricted licensure as a graduate professional Registered Nurse with approval to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia. Graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing programs must be in possession of current, full active and unrestricted licensure, and must meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. 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's 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. Preferred Criteria: Current BLS provider card from the American Heart Association or the Military Training Network (MTN). Two (2) years of full-time mental health nursing and progressive leadership 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: Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position include lifting, prolonged standing, frequent bending and stooping, walking, reaching, and repetitive motion. Heavy Lifting (45lbs and over); Heavy Carrying (45lbs and over); Straight Pulling (up to 1 hour); Pushing (1 - 2 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 3 hours); Standing (up to 3 hours); Repeated bending (up to 1 hour); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16"; Hearing (aid permitted). The mental/sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing, keyboarding, reading, and logical thinking. The environment's pace can vary from steady to a fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities, frequent, sometimes intense customer interactions, and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in noise levels in the environment. There may be the need to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to disease, illness and hazardous materials ["**This is an OPEN CONTINOUS ANNOUNCMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2022. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be March 16, 2022. After that time, qualified candidates will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. The Mental Health Registered Nurse Practitioner (RNP) is a highly skilled professional who works collaboratively with other nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers in acute inpatient psychiatry and with other health care providers to provide safe, Veteran centered care while adhering to program and hospital policies and Veterans Health Administration directives. These settings include, but are not limited to: Mental Health Evaluation Clinic (MHEC) embedded in the Emergency Department; the psychiatric consultation-liaison (CL) service; acute inpatient, residential and outpatient mental health settings, as well as any other area where mental health services are required for care, consultation and collaboration with patients, their families, and other health care team members. The RNP is a registered nurse with advanced education and experience who cares for the needs of patients with acute and chronic mental health disorders. The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Management of chronic and acute illness using current scientific knowledge by: a) Assessment and detailed psychiatry histories of clients referred to psychiatry. b) Assignment of appropriate diagnostic formulation b) Generating shared treatment goals and plans with the patient. c)Developing and enacting a treatment plan that utilizes a variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs including pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment strategies, such as medications, behavioral interventions, and therapy interventions. d) Providing individually based patient education and counseling appropriate to the disease process as well as disease prevention to promote optimal wellness. e) Consulting with physicians and other health care professionals, making referrals as needed, and following up on those referrals. f) Ordering lab and other tests, primarily related to medications, as needed. g) Engaging in collaboration with other treatment providers in other VA services and community health facilities. Provision of group, individual and family therapy as needed. Provision of crisis management and triage services for walk-in patients to the emergency department. Consults with psychiatrist/MD Chief of service for urgent or complex cases requiring hospitalization or prompt intervention as/when deemed necessary by the RNP. Evaluates treatment outcomes and the management plan on an ongoing basis. Facilitates and documents patient and family education. Maintains advanced clinical knowledge. Identifies psychiatric patients with learning needs and provides needed instruction. Assists or collaborates with nursing and physician staff and students, patients, and families. Teaches personnel within the health care system as needed/identified. Maintains current knowledge of research literature pertinent to area of patient care. Writing Orders: the RNP will write those orders specified in this licensure/certification in accordance with her/his skill and proficiency. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (or 4 days for 10 hours each day, sometime between 7:00am-11:00pm)\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized\nEDRP Authorized: Contact V21 CCOE EDRP V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]