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 $200000) 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.
This position is located in Clarksville TN
The Primary Care Mental Health Integration PCMHI) Collaborative Care Manager (CoCM) Registered Nurse RN) executes position responsibilities to improve patient and organizational outcomes. The PCMHI CoCM provides evidence-based condition specific (e.g. depression) protocol-driven services to collaboratively assist Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) providers in treating common Mental Health MH) and health behavior concerns in Primary Care (PC). PCMHI CoCM services include patient education activation behavioral interventions monitoring of medication adherence and response as well as other protocoldriven services. These services are provided in the outpatient PC setting utilizing all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative interdisciplinary practice setting. The PCMHI CoCM participates in patient outreach and engagement in proper treatment. Assesses reviews develops maintains and monitors Veteran specific plans of care collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient outcomes are reported and validated. Participates in caseload consultation with team members. Provides education and brief interventions using evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation motivational interviewing and other focused treatment strategies. The PCMHI CoCM conducts relapse prevention planning throughout care including transition from active treatment to maintenance as goals are achieved. Effectively communicate with patients families caregivers VA leadership and members of the interdisciplinary team using therapeutic communication techniques practices de-escalation techniques and utilizes recovery-oriented language. Collaborates with PCMHI leadership/team members to develop/enhance educational materials and use marketing strategies to promote PCMHI CoCM services. Continuously collaborate with the PCMHI team to ensure high quality effective Veteran-centered services at the patient and programmatic levels. The PCMHI CoCM executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care. Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement. Supports colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe quality nursing care. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals.
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: Based on the needs of the service
Telework: Ad-hoc May be authorized at Supervisory discretion.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Pa Scale: NY48
Basic Requirements:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Required Experience:
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