Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) - Mental Health

Summary The Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Nurse to join the Mental Health Service Line at the VA Clinic in Decorah

• Iowa.

Note:

This is an

OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT

through May 19

• 2026. The first referral cut-off is March 18
• 2026
• at 11:59 p.m. EST
• with monthly cut-offs on the 1st.

Applications received after each cut-off will be reviewed as needed until the position is filled. Duties The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care

• you will operate in a model with three core elements
• seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being The NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients.

Major duties and responsibilities of the position: Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team Orders and interprets labs

• tests
• and diagnostic studies Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services Provides education to patients and their families Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity
• Commitment
• Advocacy
• Respect
• and Excellence VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:

VA Nurse Total Rewards Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Alternative work hours

• if desired
• should be agreed upon at the time of hire

Telework:

Not Available Virtual:

This is not a virtual position Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

• a student loan payment reimbursement program You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment Approval
• award amount (up to $200
• 000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application Learn more

EDRP Authorized:

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact

VHAVISN23EDRP

@va.gov

• the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Permanent Change of Station (PCS):

Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:

Not required