Mental Health NP | Kernersville, NC

Position Overview

The W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (NP) for the Mental Health Substance Use Clinic at the Kernersville Health Clinic. This full-time role provides evidence-based care for psychiatric patients with acute and chronic conditions, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a panel of psychiatric patients
• Develop and implement individualized care plans
• Order and interpret labs, tests, and diagnostic studies
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Provide patient and family education
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Compressed/flexible and ad-hoc telework may be available at supervisory discretion.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $135,757 - $196,806 per year
• 50 days paid time off annually
• Federal pension and 401K with up to 5% VA contribution
• Federal health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility up to $200,000
• Licensure: Full unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory required