<p>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.</p> <p>As the Intensive Community Mental Health Recovery (ICMHR) Registered Nurse (RN) you will execute position responsibilities to improve patient and organizational outcomes. Execute duties by providing patient-centered and recovery-oriented care and maintaining self-awareness while caring for patients living with MH conditions. The ICMHR program provides clinical community-based case management services to Veterans with pervasive mental illness (PMI), severe functional impairment, and high Inpatient MH unit utilization, in coordination with existing community and Veterans Affairs (VA) services. You will gain awareness of the principles and goals of outpatient MH treatment by</p> <p>understanding practices related to patient-centered care, recovery-oriented principles, tele-mental health, community-based care, and self-awareness related to caring for patients living with MH conditions. Facilitate care coordination, linking with the Inpatient MH units to facilitate continuity of care attends and participate in MH interdisciplinary team huddles and meetings, use therapeutic communication techniques,</p> <p>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. You will clinically provide outpatient, community based MH services for a subgroup of Veterans with PMI; including but not limited to transportation, medication management, in home/community consultation and responds to psychiatric and medical emergencies as directed. Document nursing triage assessments, risk screens, clinical reminders, and patient plan of care in accordance with facility policy. Maintain professional boundaries to protect patient vulnerabilities and act in the best interest of the patient.</p> <p>VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards</p> <p>Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards</p> <p>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)</p> <p>Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA</p> <p>Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)</p> <p>Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory</p> <p>Work Schedule: Normally M-F 0730-1600 or 0800-1630, may be required to work rotating shifts, and work weekends/holidays</p> <p>Telework: Available; Ad-hoc</p> <p>Virtual: This is not a virtual position.</p> <p>Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized</p> <p>EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p>