Registered Nurse- Outpatient Mental Health

Department of Veterans Affairs

The psychiatric Mental Health (MH) clinic Registered Nurse (RN) will assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation. This RN will independently provides patient-centered and recovery-oriented care and maintains self-awareness while caring for patients living with MH conditions. This is a Temporary Not To Exceed 1 year position

• Major duties included but are not limited to: Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. 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. Responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients. Facilitates warm hand-offs, tele-mental health care, and nurse-led psychoeducational groups; use therapeutic communication techniques, practice de-escalation techniques, utilize recovery-oriented language, and provide Veterans, their family members, and/or significant others with education regarding their illness, medications, and treatment plan using face-to-face, telephone, and virtual modalities. Participates in care coordination, liaising with inpatient MH units to facilitate continuity of care, MH interdisciplinary treatment team huddles and meetings, and responds to psychiatric and medical emergencies, providing information about the crisis hotline, as pertinent. Reports and addresses safety concerns, document nursing triage assessments, risk screens, clinical reminders, injections, medication cassette refill management, Battlefield Acupuncture, patient plan of care, and all other required documentation in accordance with facility policy. Leads the provision of nursing care to patients with complex care needs utilizing the nursing process in alignment with the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice. Applies clinical knowledge/judgment to lead staff involvement in planning, decision making, and evaluating outcomes within the immediate practice setting. Work Schedule: Intermittent -This is an intermittent position. Intermittent employment is defined as non-fulltime employment in which employees are appointed without a regularly scheduled tour of duty. Work is sporadic and unpredictable so that a tour of duty may not be regularly scheduled in advance. Expected availability for this position is one, 8-hour shifts per biweekly pay period. Additional hours may be scheduled as needed. Shifts may be scheduled Monday-Friday. Typical hours the incumbent may be expected to work are 0700-1530; 0730-1600, 0800-1630, or 0930-1800. Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Preferred Experience: 2 years of Mental Health Experience The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

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