APRN-Inpatient Psychiatry Unit
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring APRN-Inpatient Psychiatry Unit right now, this occupation will be designated in Utah. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)
893944
O
UR MISSION:
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have ! borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/
NOTE:
Applicant's education and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards Board ! in determining the grade and step of the applicant selected.
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.
Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
DUTIES:
The Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Adult Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (APRN) is a member of the Inpatient Psychiatry Unit (IPU) interdisciplinary treatment team at the Salt Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The APRN is responsible for initial assessment, treatment, evaluation and disposition of veterans in crisis diagnosed with an acute and/or chronic mental illness. The APR! N is responsible for responding to patient crises in the emergency department (ED), IPU and Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Recovery Treatment Program (SARRTP). The APRN provides patient, family and staff education. He/She will consult and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The incumbent will prescribe medications, refers patients to other services/resources or involve community programs to meet the needs of the veteran patient.
He/She will report directly to the ACNS (Associate Chief Nursing Service) Inpatient Mental Health.
ROLES/RESPONSIBILITES TO INCLUDE:
Obtains and documents relevant psychiatric and medical history. Formulates the appropriate differential diagnosis based on the history, psychiatric examination and clinical findings.
Establishes a plan of care to achieve the identified mental health goals.
Prescribes medications which may include controlled substances per licensure.
Orders medications, labs! , consults, and utilizes evidence based screening tools to complete ass! essment, evaluation, intervention, and treatment for veterans in acute crisis.
Assesses veteran for Suicidal/Homicidal ideations. Completes appropriate risk assessment and safety plan when indicated.
Collaborates with other health care providers in assessment, triage, admission, treatment and prescription of medications
Maintains open, timely communication with nursing staff of IPU and SARRTP.
Utilizes motivational interviewing, screening, and assessment tools.
Responds to ED and IPU/SARRTP for evaluation of veterans' crises and assist in treatment planning and disposition.
Facilitates admissions both voluntary and involuntary to the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (IPU) and/or collaborates for admission to community resources.
Makes appropriate referrals, as indicated, to reporting agencies such as Department of Family Services, Adult Protective Services, police, etc.
Completes all required documentation ac! cording to VA policies and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in a timely manner
Completes all relevant Clinical Reminders in computerized patient record.
Notifies current outpatient Mental Health providers, therapists and/or case managers by listing them as additional signers of computerized note.
Familiarizes self with Seclusion/Restraint policy, assesses and reassesses patients needing seclusion or restraints and documents care in CPRS (Computerized Patient Record System) according to policy.
Provides coverage for other APRNs as needed.
Work Schedule: Full time, rotating shifts (at this time the need is for night shift coverage) may include weekends and holidays.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, ! or Registration required
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 National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) 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.
The completion of course work 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)
Current, full, active, and unrestrict! ed 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.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
National certification in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing required
Prescriptive privileges required
N
urse Practitioner:
A nurse practitioner must be licensed or otherwise recognized as a nurse practi
tioner in a State, pos
sess a master's degree from a program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE, and maintain
full and current certification as a nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body
. The
certification must be in the specialty to which the individual is being appoint
ed or selected.
Cl
inical
N
urse Specialist:
A clinic
al
nurse speciali! st must
pos
sess a master's degree from a program acc! redited by the NLNAC or CCNE and must maintain
full and current certification as a clin
ica
l nurse specialist
from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body
. The
certification must be in the specialty to which the individual is being appoint
ed or selected.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
Experience as a 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.
The crit
eria are as follows:
Practice: practice, ethics and resource utilization;
Professional Development: performance, education/career development;
Collaboration; collabor! ation, collegiality;
Scientific Inquiry: quality of care, research.
Reference:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G6 Nurse Qualification Standard.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
PLEASE NOTE:
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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education t! o meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Forei! gn Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Physical Requirements:
The incumbent must be able to perform all activities of the position without restriction. This position involves considerable standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and turning. It requires repositioning patients and assisting with transferring patients to wheelchairs/stretchers. The position requires visual and auditory acuity at a level to provide safe and effective nursing care. The position requires the incumbent to execute concepts taught in the Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) course. ability to physically control or protect him/herself from physically abusive patients.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible
Member 4 copy
of your DD2! 14(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application
checklist
or visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in! part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health bene! fits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at
http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/index.asp
.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This occupation starts available on: Fri, 17 May 2013 16:58:07 GMT
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