This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until September 27, 2024 or until all positions are filled. The first cut-off date is October 13, 2023. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.
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The registered nurse assigned to the Primary Care - Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) team functions as part of interdisciplinary treatment teams providing care for primary care patients. PCMHI RN CM demonstrates leadership, experience and creative approaches to the assessment treatment planning and management of the complex mental health needs of these patients. The responsibilities of the PCMHI RN CM include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provides risk assessment and triage services for patients seeking access to mental health services; discusses abnormal results with referring provider and communicate normal lab results to patient or caregiver; monitors telephone calls and identify potential emergencies; coordinates patient care with other facilities and agencies; provides direct nursing care to individuals and groups of patients in accordance with the policies of the EPVAHCS.
- Assesses, plans, implements, collaborates, and coordinates the needs and care of patients with acute and/or chronic mental illness in an outpatient setting or in the community, using the nursing process.
- Actively involved in Performance Improvement activities and committees as assigned.
This nursing position will work within the Behavioral Health Laboratory (BHL) to assist in the delivery of evidence-based care for primary care patients identified with a variety of emotional and psychiatric problems. S/he is responsible for monitoring patients, providing education and support, influencing adherence to guidelines by providing "on-time, on target" information to primary care physicians and collaboratively making appropriate care decisions.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Location: One position is located at the main El Paso VA Clinic while the other is at the CBOC in El Paso, TX
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
EDRP May be Authorized: Contact
VISN17EDRP2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Bargaining Unit Status: This position is part of the bargaining unit.
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