Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residency Program

The Mental Health NP residency at the Indianapolis Richard L Roudebush VA facilitates the development of specialized skills that can be applied to address the complex needs of the Veteran population. The curriculum includes rotations in a variety of supervised clinical settings tailored to the learner which may include inpatient, outpatient, and specialty programs comprised of clinical and didactic experiences.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following program requirements:

• Recent graduate (within 12 months) of a master’s or doctoral NP program accredited by CCNE or the ACEN
• United States Citizen
• No previous work experience as a licensed advanced practice nurse. This excludes nurse practitioners who have obtained additional post certifications and are seeking residency in their new role.
• Must hold PMHNP Certification prior to start of program.
• Possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse AND nurse practitioner in a state, commonwealth or territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, prior the start of the NPR program.

Appointment

This is a one-year appointment, with limited benefits. The NP resident is credentialed but not privileged; so, will operate under supervision with feedback designed to help grow knowledge and comfort level. Graduated responsibility is assigned to the MH NP Resident and will be individualized according to regular staffing and self-assessment.  The MH NP Residency is considered protected time for learning and as such will not have a full panel of patients although a full-time commitment is required for didactic and experiential learning.  Participants will be protected from personal liability while providing professional services at a VA health care facility under the Federal Employees Liability Reform and Tort Compensation Act, 28 U.S.C. 2679 (b)-(d).

Stipend and Benefits

• Stipend: ~$79,000 for the year (the exact amount changes yearly and is based on locality)
• The benefits package includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and health insurance. 
• Hiring preference for open positions at any VA on completion of the residency
• Active and ongoing professional development which includes recruitment into open positions at RLR Roudebush and other VA facilities.