Registered Nurse - Outpatient Mental Health

Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) RNServes as the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) RN. 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. Provides psychosocial support, assists with problem solving and development of coping skills, and supports the Veteran's personal goals for recovery. Obtains a health history of referred patients; data collection includes lifestyle patterns, pain issues, sleep/activity levels, support systems, cultural, social, and ethnic factors, patient treatment preferences and goals. Administers long-acting injectable medications, including antipsychotics and opiate antagonists. Administers screening tools, including PHQ9, GAD, PCL, MOCA, Suicide Risk Assessment, and Audit C. Monitors ongoing treatment for adherence, medication side effects, and clinical outcomes, including worsening of symptoms, impairment, and therapeutic response, and provides and/or coordinates appropriate follow up. Assesses patients and provides additional support between visits with licensed independent providers (LIPs). Refers to, consults with, and coordinates care with other VA health care providers. Serves as liaison for Veterans in community hospitals and treatment settings to facilitate continuity of care. Coordinates with other agencies and makes referrals to provide patients with necessary community services. Functions as an advocate for Veteran self-determination. Provides Veterans and their family members with education regarding their illness, medications, and treatment plan. Facilitates psycho-educational and support groups. Actively participates in team meetings and other MH meetings as appropriate. Assists with education and acts as preceptor for others who provide nursing care, i.e. nursing students, new hires, and Peer Support Specialists. Provides coverage as needed for other staff in OPMH, and for other RNs throughout the OPMH Service.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total RewardsPay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awardsPaid 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 VAInsurance: 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 territoryWork Schedule: Monday-Friday 0730-1600Compressed: Maybe AvailableTelework: This position is authorized for telework-situational (ad-hoc) AND has not been authorized as remote.Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn morePermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized