Summary

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation - diagnosis - treatment - and medication management services to Veterans at the VA Butler Healthcare. As an advanced practice provider - the PMHNP collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality - evidence-based - Veteran-centered mental health care and promote optimal health outcomes.

Duties

• Major Duties Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
• Develop - implement - and modify individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications within scope of practice
• Provide therapeutic interventions and patient education
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists - psychologists - social workers - nurses - and other healthcare professionals
• Monitor treatment outcomes and adjust care plans as clinically indicated
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record
• Participate in quality improvement - performance improvement - and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Support Veteran safety - recovery - and whole-health principles
• Serve as a consultant and resource for staff regarding psychiatric and behavioral health issues
• Preferred Qualifications Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
• This is a requirement
• Experience managing complex psychiatric conditions across outpatient and/or inpatient settings
• Strong clinical assessment - diagnostic - and treatment planning skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Knowledge of VA policies - evidence-based mental health practices - and Veteran-centered care
• 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: 8:00 a.m
• to 4:30 p.m. - Monday to Friday Compressed/Flexible: Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized