Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Portland (OR); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

Federal retirement plan

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Federal 401K contributions

Résumé du poste

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a professional nurse for a role that supports psychiatric MH care. The position emphasizes English proficiency, approved nursing education, and active RN licensure in the United States; bridge-program pathways may apply for licensure progression.

EDRP eligibility is highlighted for loan repayment options. Duties include promoting MH nursing practices, participating in team-based care, and ensuring patient safety while documenting assessments and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English
• Graduate nursing program approved by ACEN or CCNE
• Current full, active, unrestricted RN license in a US state/territory or DC
• Foreign nursing education may require degree equivalency validation
• Bridge program candidates may obtain licensure while completing program

Responsabilités

• Promotes personal growth and development of psychiatric MH nursing practice
• Understand patient-centered, recovery-oriented care principles
• Attend and observe nurse-led psychoeducational groups, use therapeutic communication
• Participate in shift reports, warm hand-offs, and multidisciplinary rounds
• Document nursing assessments, plan of care, patient safety observations
• Maintain professional boundaries and protect patient vulnerability
• Seek guidance to improve MH care and apply MH principles

Connaissances

English Language Proficiency

Formation

Graduate nursing program (ACEN/CCNE)

Current unrestricted RN license in US

Foreign nursing education degree equivalency validation

Bridge program enrollment for RN licensure

Description du poste

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.

Qualifications

• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - 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 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)
• OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
• Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
• (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 to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
• 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
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
• The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13103608
• Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
• An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
• Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
• Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no professional nursing experience
• Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
• MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 2019
• Employee Occupational Health Service.

Duties

• Duties include but not limited to: Promotes personal growth and development of psychiatric Mental Health (MH) nursing practice
• Gains awareness of the principles and goals of inpatient MH treatment by understanding practices related to patient centered care - recovery-oriented principles - and self-awareness related to caring for patients living with MH conditions
• Attends and observes nurse-led psychoeducational groups - uses therapeutic communication techniques - practices de-escalation techniques - and utilizes recovery-oriented language
• Participates in shift report and warm hand-offs - MH interdisciplinary treatment team - MH Environment of Care rounds - and responds to psychiatric emergencies as directed
• Identify safety concerns and hazardous items to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment of care - and documents nursing assessments - nursing plan of care - patient safety observations - and environmental safety rounds in accordance with facility policy
• Maintains professional boundaries to protect patient vulnerabilities and act in the best interest of the patient
• Seeks guidance on how to improve MH care provided to patients and families
• Brings MH principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills
• 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 Nights - 1900-0730 Compressed/Flexible: Variable 12 hr shifts with opportunity for additional shifts
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized