Registered Nurse

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, 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 Registered Nurse Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) Collaborative Care Manager (CoCM) delivers evidence-based, condition-focused, protocol-driven services to support Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) providers in managing common mental health and health behavior concerns in the Primary Care setting. Key responsibilities include patient education, behavioral interventions, monitoring medication adherence and response, and conducting other protocol-directed activities. The CoCM provides these services in an outpatient Primary Care environment, applying all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. Additional duties include patient outreach, engagement in appropriate treatment, development and monitoring of individualized care plans, and participation in caseload consultations. The role also involves providing brief, evidence-based interventions such as behavioral activation and motivational interviewing. The CoCM supports relapse prevention planning throughout treatment and during transitions to maintenance care. The position requires effective communication with patients, families, caregivers, VA leadership, and interdisciplinary team members, using therapeutic techniques, de-escalation skills, and recovery-oriented language. The CoCM collaborates with PCMHI leadership to develop educational materials, support program promotion, and ensure high-quality, Veteran-centered services at both patient and programmatic levels. Preferred Experience: Two years of RN experience, including at least one year in mental health and outpatient care.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, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN15EDRP@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. 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.