Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Veteran Affairs Outpatient Clinic
Company: Valor Healthcare Inc.
Location: Danville
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:Valor Healthcare is looking for a passionate Mental
Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team at the Community
Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Danville, Virginia. In exchange
for your dedication and experience, we are proud to offer a
competitive salary, excellent benefits, three weeks of PTO to start
and a weekday schedule.Position SummaryDiagnoses and treats mental
and behavioral health conditions. This includes diagnosis,
evaluation and management of psychosocial dysfunction. The mental
health nurse practitioner completes assessments, treatment
planning, short- term treatment, long-term treatment, education, as
well as prescription and management of necessary mental health
related medication. This includes appropriate follow up on lab,
medical condition and mental health stability. The mental health
nurse practitioner provides referral for resources and benefits as
needed by the veteran. Collaborates with the core PACT Team
(Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT
Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services
involved in developing the patient care plan. The mental health
nurse practitioner works collaboratively with their supervising
physician following individual state licensing requirements.Core
Responsibilities Evaluates veterans for mental health disorders and
appropriately diagnoses and treats mental health conditions. Orders
and performs diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures as related
to mental health diagnoses and treatment and interprets test
results for deviations from normal and provides follow up care.
Prescribes medication and recommends dietary and activity programs.
Performs appropriate interval follow up visits for necessary
treatment of mental health diagnosis. Refers patient to the VA
medical specialist when indicated. Counsel patients on the use of
prescription medications and educates patients in relation to
treatment plan. Develops and implements patient management plans,
assists in provision of continuity of care through the PCMM
(Primary Care Management Module). Evaluates patients records from
medical providers outside the VA and works with the veterans
utilizing rules set forth by the VA for co-managed care.
Contributes to group therapy (i.e., PTSD groups; weight management;
smoking cessation; grieving; and personal interactions).
Contributes to pain management plan as needed. Involves veterans in
planning and assuming responsibility for activities. Refers
veterans, when indicated, to community resources and other
organizations. Addresses issues such as advance directives and
organ donation in accordance with acceptable standards. Inputs all
patients information into VISTA/CPRS. Assists in co-managed care
collaboration with non-VA providers, and facilities. Maintains
confidentiality of veterans data and information. Complies 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. Must 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.Support patient enrollment and retention in
appointments, follow-up visits or nurse
visits.Requirements:QualificationsGraduate of an accredited school
of nursing and graduate of an accredited program for nurse
practitioner (MSN required), including preceptorshipCertification
by applicable professional organizationMinimum three-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 contractCurrent, unrestricted Drug
Enforcement Administration (DEA) registrationProficiency in written
and spoken English.Energetic and optimistic demeanorStrong service
mentality and a focus on achieving all aspects of defined service
standardsOur mission is simple: to provide quality healthcare to
America's veterans through our healing focus, indebted hearts, and
tireless resolve. Valor operates more than 50 VA CBOCs in the
United States as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs. We provide a full range of medical services to veterans
through the operations of CBOCs, tailored to meet the specific
needs of local VA medical centers. Our comprehensive set of
services includes primary care, diagnostics, laboratory,
telehealth, behavioral health, and more.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.by Jobble
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