Advanced Practice Nurse (Domiciliary Residential Treatment)

SummaryThe 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.DutiesThe 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 ProgramThe NP will work with interdisciplinary teams to co-manage patientsThe NP 's responsibilities include but are not limited to: 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 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: Monday-Friday - 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionEDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement programYou must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointmentProgram Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP applicationFormer EDRP participants ineligible to applyEDRP: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceLearn more Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized