Mental Health - Advanced Practice Nurse (Knoxville, TN)

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program 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 application. Former participants ineligible to apply. Responsibilities The BHIP NP is a staff member of the Mental Health Service, assigned to the BHIP program, which is part of the Mental Health Service Line at WCT OPC. The BHIP NP utilizes critical thinking in the application of advanced clinical health care knowledge and skills, in conducting comprehensive physical examinations of Veterans. An APNP is a professional nurse who has obtained a master's degree or greater in nursing and is licensed to perform acts of prevention, diagnosis and prescription of therapeutic or corrective measures. The APNP uses specialized knowledge, skill, proficiency, and independent practice to contribute to optimal patient outcomes. The APNP functions autonomously and collaborates with other health professionals. The BHIP NP will be administratively responsible to Chief of Mental Health WCT OPC, under the supervision of the Supervisory Psychiatrist WCT OPC in consultation with the Nurse Manager WCT OPC, under the guidance of the Chief Medical Officer WCT OPC. Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties: The BHIP NP: participates in the performance improvement needs of the BHIP Program in collaboration with other team members, the Supervisory Psychiatrist WCT OPC, and the Chief of Mental Health WCT OPC. serves as primary provider for Veterans engaged in BHIP services. serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team for provision of services to Veterans served within the MH Service. participates in performance improvement activities to enhance services to Veterans served in BHIP program. collaborates with BHIP staff to provide on-going education regarding medical/mental health vulnerability of the Veteran population to Mental Health Service staff and Veterans. uses clinical knowledge and judgment to promote staff involvement in planning, decision making, and evaluating current practice and outcomes and demonstrates clinical and mandatory competencies for this position. uses professional standards of care, scientific evidence, and practice to evaluate programs and/or service activities. provides continuity of care for assigned Veterans working in consultation with staff throughout the MH Service and medical center. provides mental health care with skill and sensitivity to Veterans who are homeless, mentally ill, and/or using illicit substances. evaluates Veterans' physical and mental health, family and social history to identify health care needs. appropriately educates the patient of the need for follow-up care and referring Veterans to the appropriate level of care. works in consultation with other Services. M. fulfils other duties as assigned by the Supervisory Psychiatrist WCT OPC, and the Chief of Mental Health WCT OPC, consistent with clinical practice standards. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Pay Schedule: NG46 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: M-F, 7:45 am. - 4:30 pm. or Compressed 6:45 am - 5:30pm 4 days per week Telework: Ad-hoc may be available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-03-09