Registered Nurse - Outpatient Mental Health

Job Title

The nurse practices as the RN in the BHIP Team, Outpatient Mental Health Programs at American Lake Division, VAPSHCS.

Job Description

The nurse will provide assessment and intervention services for patients enrolled in the Mental Health Clinic (MHC). 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 are likely to present with co-morbid medical conditions, functional decline and unstable living conditions. The RN executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care. Duties include but not limited to:

• Provide assessment, intervention services for patients enrolled in the Mental Health Clinic.
• Document needs of outpatient mental health patients for both walk-in patients and phone triage; reassess patient changes.
• Act as consultant in clinical practice.
• Provide education for MHS (Mental Health Service) patients with interdisciplinary involvement.
• Collaborate with clinical staff in assessing patients for medication side effects, medication compliance and coordinating requests for medication refills.
• Manage intake databases, coordinate with other disciplines to correct scheduling issues to provide more efficient access to mental health services.
• Based on education and experience, the nurse may be assigned responsibilities as a preceptor to nursing students and/or new employees. Will perform all other nursing duties as assigned.

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 authorized

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized 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) & 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.