Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Full Time, onsite
Veterans Health Administration
Salt Lake City, United States of America

$ 150,975 - $ 200,794 / month

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The incumbent has responsibility for primary back up for the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS), Mental Health during periods of absence.
The incumbent has full administrative, program management and development, and supervisory responsibilities for multiple complex mental health programs across the VASLCHCS, and other teams/programs as assigned by the ACOS, Mental Health.
The incumbent has responsibility for oversight of strategic planning, development and implementation of policies and procedures, management of programmatic resources, and monitoring outcomes and key metrics for programs under his/her direction. The incumbent exercises a very wide latitude of independent judgment in these duties.
Responsibilities including first line authority/supervision of assigned staff, clinical consultation and guidance, day to day program management, and administrative functions that are complex in scope and that constitute a significant programmatic element of the VASLCHCS.
The incumbent works closely with supervisors of the assigned teams/programs, Mental Health Service leadership, facility leadership, and VISN leadership to ensure that overall treatment of patients is delivered in the most thorough, efficient, and effective manner and that current goals are in line with Office of Mental Health and Office of Suicide Prevention and VISN goals.
The incumbent interacts with Human Resources and facility leadership in all aspects of staff hiring, performance evaluation, and disciplinary action.
The incumbent has responsibility for service level climate and culture including such issues as work environment, employee recognition, and safety.
The incumbent works closely with IT and administrative staff to ensure staff have appropriate support and resources.
The cumbent implements process improvements to maximize efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Treatment programming, staff development, and environment of care are managed at the level that meets or exceeds required accreditation standards, as well as local facility and VA Central Office expectations for service delivery.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

Qualifications

Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) Basic Requirements

Education: A post-master's certificate or master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner. (Applicants pending the completion of educational requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until the education requirements are met.) Must be a graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant:
- The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing () or
- The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ().
- NOTE: Foreign Education. Graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing programs, the nurse practitioner degree equivalency must be validated through an Agency recognized degree equivalency evaluation agency, such as the International Consultants of Delaware (). Candidates with equivalent nurse practitioner masters or doctorate level degrees who possess current, full, active, and unrestricted registration and certification will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant appointment.
License and Certification:
- License. All APN (NPs) must possess and maintain an active, current, full, and unrestricted APN license to practice as an NP in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
- Basic Certification. All APN (NPs) must maintain full and current board certification in an area of clinical specialty from one of the following: the American Nurses Credentialing Center (), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (), or other nationally recognized certifying body in the area in which the Nurse Practitioner is academically prepared.

NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and an APN (NP) assignment that are also performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification.

The following Scope, Education and Experience, and Dimension criteria must be met to qualify for Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) IV:

Scope: Executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care.
Education and Experience Requirement: Meets basic education requirement for APN (NP) AND four years of APN (NP) experience, one of which is specialized experience equivalent to Nurse III AND meets all Nurse IV dimension requirements.
Dimension Requirement: APNs (NPs) at Level IV must meet ALL the following dimension requirements:
- Practice. Practices at an associate executive level, utilizing clinical, leadership and administrative skills, demonstrating continuing responsibility that influences the organizational mission, health care delivery and policy at the local and/or regional level.
- Outcome Focus. Leads the application of clinical/business models, incorporating research/evidence-based practices, designed to achieve and sustain excellence in the delivery of health care at the service and organization levels.
- Leadership. Creates and implements a shared vision and successfully leads change to improve organizational performance and attain measurable performance outcomes.
- Professional Development. Establishes innovative, current and future healthcare delivery models, policy/regulation and governance to cultivate a healthy culture, improving health outcomes.
- Professionalism/Collegiality. Facilitates effective relationship management, communication, customer service experiences and negotiation across diverse cultures using a broad range of technology platforms to influence, inspire and motivate others within their program/service or beyond.

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.

Additional information

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit .

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This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

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Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

Qualifications

Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) Basic Requirements

Education: A post-master's certificate or master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner. (Applicants pending the completion of educational requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until the education requirements are met.) Must be a graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant:
- The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing () or
- The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ().
- NOTE: Foreign Education. Graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing programs, the nurse practitioner degree equivalency must be validated through an Agency recognized degree equivalency evaluation agency, such as the International Consultants of Delaware (). Candidates with equivalent nurse practitioner masters or doctorate level degrees who possess current, full, active, and unrestricted registration and certification will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant appointment.
License and Certification:
- License. All APN (NPs) must possess and maintain an active, current, full, and unrestricted APN license to practice as an NP in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
- Basic Certification. All APN (NPs) must maintain full and current board certification in an area of clinical specialty from one of the following: the American Nurses Credentialing Center (), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (), or other nationally recognized certifying body in the area in which the Nurse Practitioner is academically prepared.

Scope: Executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care.
Education and Experience Requirement: Meets basic education requirement for APN (NP) AND four years of APN (NP) experience, one of which is specialized experience equivalent to Nurse III AND meets all Nurse IV dimension requirements.
Dimension Requirement: APNs (NPs) at Level IV must meet ALL the following dimension requirements:
- Practice. Practices at an associate executive level, utilizing clinical, leadership and administrative skills, demonstrating continuing responsibility that influences the organizational mission, health care delivery and policy at the local and/or regional level.
- Outcome Focus. Leads the application of clinical/business models, incorporating research/evidence-based practices, designed to achieve and sustain excellence in the delivery of health care at the service and organization levels.
- Leadership. Creates and implements a shared vision and successfully leads change to improve organizational performance and attain measurable performance outcomes.
- Professional Development. Establishes innovative, current and future healthcare delivery models, policy/regulation and governance to cultivate a healthy culture, improving health outcomes.
- Professionalism/Collegiality. Facilitates effective relationship management, communication, customer service experiences and negotiation across diverse cultures using a broad range of technology platforms to influence, inspire and motivate others within their program/service or beyond.

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.