Registered Nurse - Outpatient Mental Health

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 EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.

Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care.

Providing care coordination Providing evidenced based assessments Providing triage mental health status and medication concerns Administering medication and/or treatments Using de-escalation techniques, suicide prevention measures, safety planning, health and wellness promotion, and intervention services for patients enrolled in the Mental Health programs. Adhering to standards of practice and safe technique in preparation and administration of medication and treatments. Observing patients for adverse effects from medication and/or treatment and reporting appropriately.

Providing holistic care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patient populations include Veterans who present with the full range of DSM-V mental disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders and substance use disorders. Patients may present with co-morbid medical conditions, functional decline and unstable living conditions. Attending and participating in Mental Health interdisciplinary team huddles and meetings Practicing de-escalation techniques, utilizing recovery-oriented language, and providing Veterans, their family members, and/or significant others with education regarding their illness, medications, and treatment plan.

Liaising with Inpatient Mental Health Units to facilitate continuity of care, and responding to psychiatric and medical emergencies as directed. Documenting nursing triage assessments, risk screens, clinical reminders, and patient plan of care in accordance with facility policy. Maintaining professional boundaries to protect patient vulnerabilities and act in the best interest of the patient.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards 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: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am- 4:00 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized