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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: Previous Psychiatric Nursing Experience Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/ invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements. The environment's pace can vary from steady to a sometimes fast paced, requiring handling of multiple priorities, frequent, sometimes intense customer interactions, and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a noisy environment. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Bruce W Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is looking for a Registered Nurse (Case Manager) to work in the Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM) Team. The MHICM program serves Veterans having a chronic serious mental illness for whom it has been shown that the intensive case management model is effective. The focus is on reducing the Veteran's use of inpatient psychiatric services and fostering his or her recovery. Approximately 80% of services are provided in the Veteran's home or within the outpatient community setting (20% in office/clinic setting). A substantial portion of the workload directed by this position may be carried out at one or more locations (including VA Community Clinics) that are physically removed from the main hospital under variable conditions. The RNCM provides medication management, which may include the administration of injectable psychotropic and opiate antagonist medications. Individualized social, clinical, and care coordination services are provided to Veterans who reside within a 30-mile radius of the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center. The RNCM practices with a great deal of autonomy but also functions as a part of an interdisciplinary team with VA staff from multiple services as well as community support networks for referral to resources. Intensive case management is employed through weekly face-to-face patient encounters (both in the community and in the MHICM office), supportive counseling, wellness recovery guidance, group work, crisis management, and recovery treatment planning. The RNCM at times assists to engage Veterans to participate in various recreational outings organized by the MHICM recreational therapist. Other duties include but are not limited to: Develops and implements an individualized, strengths-based, recovery-oriented plan of care to meet the Veteran's stated goals. This includes self-care treatment measures and re-integration into the community to promote highest level of function for the Veteran. Obtain a health history of referred patients; data collection includes lifestyle patterns, pain issues, sleep/activity levels, support systems, cultural, social, and ethnic factors, patient treatment preferences and goals. Provide psychosocial support, assist with problem solving and development of coping skills, and support the Veteran's personal goals for recovery. Administer long-acting injectable medications, including antipsychotics and opiate antagonists. Collaboration with pharmacy for LAI requests and picking up medications from outpatient pharmacy. Administer screening tools as indicated. Gather data and statistical compilations in accordance with Joint Commission, CARF, NEPEC and VA Medical Center policy and procedures. Monitor ongoing treatments for adherence, medication side effects, and clinical outcomes, including worsening of symptoms, impairment, and therapeutic response, and provide and/or coordinate appropriate follow up. Assess patients and provide additional support between visits with licensed independent providers (LIPs). Refer to, consult with, and coordinate care with other VA health care providers. Serve as liaison for Veterans in community hospitals and treatment settings to facilitate continuity of care. Coordinate with other agencies and make referrals to provide Veterans with necessary community services. Function as an advocate for Veteran self-determination. Provide Veterans and their caregiver(s) with education regarding their illness/diagnosis, medications, and treatment plan. Facilitate psycho-educational and support groups with Veterans and/or caregivers. Actively participate in team meetings and other MH meetings as appropriate. Document mental health care and treatment within prescribed guidelines in CPRS. Operate and maintain GSA vehicle according to national, VISN, and local policies. Provide coverage as needed for other staff on MHICM, and for other nursing staff throughout OPMH. Adjust frequency of contacts with Veterans to monitor progress during times of crisis or during VA or non-VA inpatient hospitalizations. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, may need to work alternate tour of duty on rare occasions based on veterans needs.\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized\nEDRP Authorized: See \"Additional Information\" section below for more details.\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]