Neuromodulation Outpatient MH Registered Nurse

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) and 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 are ineligible to apply. Qualifications English Language Proficiency In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) – no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) OR Individuals attending a master’s level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor’s level degree in Nursing may have the opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program Upon achievement of a State license – the individual may be appointed on a temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program (Reference VA Handbook 5005 – Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing – possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program Credit for foreign nursing education higher than associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD) Current, full, active and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State – Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico) of the United States – or the District of Columbia Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements – but do not possess the required licensure – may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120‑day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case‑by‑case basis). NOTE: Grandfathering Provision – All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification. Grade Determinations: The following Scope – Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates – and if appropriate – the level within a grade The Dimension requirements (Practice – Veteran/Patient Driven Care – Leadership – Professional Development and Evidence‑Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I – Level I: Delivers fundamental knowledge‑based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing – with no additional professional nursing required Nurse I – Level II: Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts – cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex conditions An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level 1; OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required Nurse I – Level III: Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning; self‑directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I – Level 2; OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I – Level 2; OR a Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience; OR a Master’s degree in a related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience Nurse II: Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I – Level 3; OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level 3; OR a Master’s degree in a related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level 3; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience; OR a Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN with no professional nursing experience Nurse III: Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience – one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III Or a Master’s degree in a related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience – one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III OR a Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees Preferred experience: 2–3 years of acute mental health experience in the last 5 years 1–2 years experience in Neuromodulation Treatments (rTMS) – ECT – Kelamine active BLS. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit Physical Requirements: As a condition of employment for accepting this position – you will be required to serve a 2‑year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest In determining if your employment advances the public interest – we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service Upon completion of your trial period – your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification – in writing – that your continued employment advances the public interest. Duties The IU1 Neuromodulation Outpatient clinic Mental Health RN assumes the following major duties and responsibilities: Is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising patient care Utilizes designated templates for CPRS for assigned department – and completes nursing notes in alignment with ANA Guidelines – Nursing Policy – and Nurse Competency training Serves as a liaison for warm handoffs when receiving acute MH inpatients for care in the Neuromodulation clinic Collaborates with NM Providers for needed warm hand offs for psychiatric concerns for appropriate interventions Completes Clinical Reminders when due – and actively collaborates with treating/covering provider on required follow‑up May manage secure messages as designated by Supervisor Follows continuum of care agreements within Mental Health service and across services Completes a Suicide risk assessment in every mental health encounter when the patient has not already been evaluated by another clinician in the same day Applies additional interventions in alignment with policy – and actively communicates with their team to mitigate risk and provide needed follow‑up Completes a Suicide Behavior Overdose Report (SBOR) when the patient reports a behavior that is not already documented and that could increase the risk for suicide such as but not limited to attempted suicide or preparatory behaviors (hoarding medication or purchasing a lethal weapon with the intent to harm self) Communicates risk with Provider and Suicide Prevention Counselor (SPC) Completes a Suicide Safety Plan in alignment with policy and in the development of the treatment plan Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care – patient and family education – patient self‑management after completion of visit – and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction Considers all characteristics of the individual – including age and life stages – state of health – race and culture – values – and previous experiences Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills and therapeutic interventions with patients Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines Completes POC testing (Covid per VHA policy – UDS pre‑treatment – all females have pregnancy test of childbearing age) – notifies Provider of any abnormalities – and takes appropriate action in alignment with policy Completes designated assessments per programming for TMS/Ketamine clinics and enters data into CPRS Assists with care coordination and scheduling as directed by Nurse Supervisor – Section Chief – and Associate Nurse Executive of Mental Health Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in unit/program level quality improvement processes and initiatives as well as customer service programs Conducts chart audits and takes remedial actions as designated by the Assistant Nurse Manager – Nurse Manager – Section Chief – or Associate Nurse Executive for Mental Health Completes Safe Patient Handling and Mobility training on hire and as designated by Assistant Nurse Manager – Nurse Manager – and Associate Nurse Executive of Mental Health Maintains appropriate level of PMDB & 2‑day non‑Code Green PROACT per Assistant Nurse Manager – Nurse Manager and Associate Nurse Executive of Mental Health Other duties as designed by the IMPACT Unit per Assistant Nurse Manager – Nurse Manager – Associate Nurse Executive of Mental Health – Section Chief 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: Full Time Mon‑Fri – Shift within clinic hours 0700‑1700 Compressed/Flexible: N/A Telework: N/A Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: N/A – EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): N/A PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): N/A #J-18808-Ljbffr