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The Marshalltown VA is hiring for a RN assigned to Mental Health. This in a intermittent (PRN) position and will be trained for as a Mental Health Training Coordinator (MHTC) and as an Intensive Community Mental Health Recovery (ICMHR) RN.
Learn more about this agency07/19/2023 to 09/29/2023
$60,286 - $106,963 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
The Mental Health Treatment Coordinator (MHTC) develops a nursing diagnosis and plan of care, implements the nursing process, and
evaluates it for effectiveness. Other assigned duties include physical/psychological assessments, nutritional assessments, patient
education, depression/health risk screenings, substance abuse screening, and preventive health screenings to assist in formulating the
treatment plan.
Major duties include of MHTC, but are not limited to:
- Understanding the overall goals for mental health treatment for the Veteran.
- Regular contact is maintained with the Veteran as clinically indicated as long as ongoing care is required and ensuring the Veteran is
provided with information about the crisis hotline.
-Safety planning, risk assessment and clinical reminders as needed or as clinically indicated.
-Timely follow-up on all clinical alerts and secure messages.
-Coordination and development of the Veteran's treatment plan and incorporates input from the Veteran. If the Veteran does not have
adequate decision-making capabilities then, with the Veteran's consent, the MHTC will involve input from family members or with the
surrogate decision maker of the Veteran.
-Implementation of the treatment plan is monitored and documented. This includes tracking progress, achieved outcomes, and goals
attained. Ensure treatment plan is revised/updated when necessary.
-Ensure referrals to other resources are completed and the Veteran receives appropriate level care.
-Responsible for Talent Management System (TMS) yearly requirements
-RQI quarterly
-Responsible for reviewing current policies and procedures
-Responsible for maintaining Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behaviors (PMDB) requirements
-Completion of yearly competencies
-Voting member of the Treatment Review Panel (TRP)
The Intensive Community Mental Health Recovery (ICMHR) RN is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on comprehensive holistic components. He/she assumes responsibility for the coordination of care for patients, including triage of and care for patients with emergency medical or psychological issues. Provides float coverage to other areas when the need exists. Administers medications according to policy. The ICMHR RN also acts as a
surrogate to individual patient caseloads in the absence of another ICMHR team member.
Major duties include of ICMHR RN, but are not limited to:
-They fully understands the overall goals for mental health treatment for the Veteran.
- Regular contact is maintained with the Veteran as clinically indicated as long as ongoing care is required and that the Veteran is provided with information about the crisis hotline.
-A prescriber reviews and reconciles each Veteran's psychiatric medications on a regular basis or as clinically indicated.
-Coordination and development of the Veteran's treatment plan incorporates input from the Veteran. If the Veteran does not have adequate decision-making capabilities then, with the Veteran's consent, the ICMHR RN will involve input from family members or with the surrogate decision maker of the Veteran.
-Implementation of the treatment plan is monitored and documented. This includes tracking progress, achieved outcomes, and goals attained. Ensure treatment plan is revised routinely and as clinically indicated . Ensure referrals to other resources are completed and the Veteran receives appropriate level of care.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
Telework: Ad-hoc
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Testing Designated Position: 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.As a VA employee, you will enjoy a truly rewarding career, comprehensive benefits, competitive pay and other generous perks to help build a fuller, more balanced life for you and your family. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, rsum, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following four dimensions of nursing: Practice, Professional Development, Collaboration and Scientific Inquiry. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position online, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete online application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/29/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12057438.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?
The VA Central Iowa Health Care System provides a full continuum of care between the Des Moines campus and our Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and is one of the Medical Centers that make up the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23). Employee selected may be expected to perform duties at other duty sites within VA Central Iowa Health Care System based on the needs of the organization.
