Registered Nurse - Outpatient Mental Health Intensive Care Manager

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.

The Outpatient Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered, recovery-oriented, and evidence-based nursing care to Veterans receiving outpatient mental health services. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care, promotes patient education and self-management, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support continuity of care, patient safety, and improved health outcomes. Responsibilities are performed in accordance with established nursing standards, policies, and procedures. Duties include, but are not limited to: Conduct psychosocial and clinical assessments in community settings. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized nursing care based on patient needs, established standards, and evidence-based practices. Provides patient-centered, recovery-oriented mental health nursing care while promoting patient safety, independence, and self-management. Conducts nursing triage assessments, risk screenings, clinical reminders, and other appropriate clinical assessments. Educates Veterans, families, and caregivers regarding mental health conditions, medications, treatment plans, and available resources. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment teams to coordinate care, facilitate continuity of services, and improve patient outcomes. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, care coordination activities, and transitions of care between inpatient and outpatient settings. Utilizes therapeutic communication, de-escalation techniques, and recovery-oriented approaches when interacting with Veterans experiencing mental health concerns. Facilitates or participates in nurse-led psychoeducational groups, telehealth services, and other therapeutic interventions. Identifies, reports, and responds to patient safety concerns, psychiatric emergencies, and medical emergencies in accordance with established protocols. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, patient education, and plans of care. Participates in quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice activities, and efforts to improve nursing care delivery and patient outcomes. Supports professional development through collaboration, knowledge sharing, mentoring, and participation in nursing education activities. Demonstrates leadership and sound clinical judgment in managing complex patient care situations, consistent with assigned nursing responsibilities and level of practice. Maintains professional boundaries, protects patient confidentiality, and adheres to applicable nursing standards, policies, and ethical guidelines. 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: Variable weekday schedule, Monday through Friday. Specific work hours will be determined based on the needs of the service. Telework: Ad-Hoc telework authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN2CompensationTeam@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.