Assignment
This is a 52-week contract working with the Bob Stump VA Medical Center in Northern Arizona to help provide care to Veterans in critical need. There is potential to extend each year for up to 5 years in total. Typical shifts will be 8 hours each day with a general Monday - Friday, 8-5 schedule.
Site of Service
Potential locations include:
- Chinle VA Clinic
- Kayenta VA Clinic
- Page VA Clinic
- Polacca/Hopi VA Clinic
- Tuba City VA Clinic
Position Summary
As a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients with diseases and injuries seeking treatment in the clinic or medical center, as directed by a physician or mid-level provider. You will collaborate with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN, and Medical Assistant) and the expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.
Core Responsibilities
- Evaluate veterans for mental health disorders and appropriately diagnose and treat mental health conditions.
- Order and perform diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures as related to mental health diagnoses and treatment and interpret test results for deviations from normal and provide follow-up care.
- Prescribe medication and recommend dietary and activity programs.
- Perform appropriate interval follow-up visits for necessary treatment of mental health diagnosis.
- Refer patients to the VA medical specialist when indicated.
- Counsel patients on the use of prescription medications and educate patients in relation to the treatment plan.
- Develop and implement patient management plans, assisting in the provision of continuity of care through the PCMM (Primary Care Management Module).
- Evaluate patients' records from medical providers outside the VA and work with the veterans utilizing rules set forth by the VA for co-managed care.
- Conduct individual counseling/therapy.
- Contribute to group therapy (i.e., PTSD groups; weight management; smoking cessation; grieving; and personal interactions).
- Contribute to pain management plans as needed.
- Involve veterans in planning and assuming responsibility for activities.
- Refer veterans, when indicated, to community resources and other organizations.
- Address issues such as advance directives and organ donation in accordance with acceptable standards.
- Input all patients’ information into VISTA/CPRS.
- Assist in co-managed care collaboration with non-VA providers and facilities.
- Maintain confidentiality of veterans’ data and information.
- Comply with all VA and company training requirements.
- Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance, and other related items.
- Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
- Provide excellent customer service to each veteran and his/her family, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
- Participate in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.
- Support patient enrollment and retention in appointments, follow-up visits, or nurse visits.
- Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and graduate of an accredited program for nurse practitioner (MSN required), including preceptorship.
- Psychiatric Mental Health NP Certification by applicable professional organization.
- Minimum one-year clinical experience as an adult mental health CRNP (specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract).
- Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA).
- Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements.
- Current certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency – AHA valid for two years, e.g.) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract.
- Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
This job is CONTINGENT upon contract award, client approval, completion of a favorable background investigation, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust / High Risk clearance.
Valor Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
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