Registered Nurse-Clinical Care Coordinator-Mental Health - Tampa, FL, United States - Department of Veterans Affairs

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Registered Nurse-Clinical Care Coordinator-Mental Health

The Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Care Coordinator within the Mental Health Nursing Department, manages the activities of an identified mental health patient population to provide quality, coordinated care while controlling costs and improving efficiency of clinical systems.

The Mental Health subspecialty area will be Domiciliary Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (SARRTP).
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Travel Required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Permanent -* Full-time -* Service
Security clearance
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

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First area of consideration - Current permanent Tampa VA Medical Center employees including employees of the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC's).

Second area of consideration - Current permanent VA Employees. Videos
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The RN works directly under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and Assistant Nurse manager.

As the Clinical Care Coordinator (CCC) for Nursing Mental Health, your work product is a direct reflection of the Nursing Service and is critical to fulfilling the mission of the VA.

The following is to assure you are aware of your expectations as a representative and member of the Nursing Mental Health team.

• Per local facility policy, the RN is responsible for maintaining RN licensure and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Encourage collaboration with all staff, interdisciplinary, and support services and maintain an environment conducive to teamwork and staff morale.
• Assignments not able to be completed due to time sensitive due dates are to be communicated to your supervisor and the Clinical Care Coordinator who will be covering you.
• You are required to possess the knowledge required to: Collaborate, communicate, set priorities, and organize the work in order to meet deadlines, ensuring compliance with established processes, policies, and regulations.
• Communicate tactfully and effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to meet program objectives. This may include preparing reports in various formats and presenting data to various organizational levels.
• Possess advanced knowledge of survey readiness techniques for external survey bodies.
• Possess advanced knowledge of medical terminology due to the technical nature of language utilized by clinicians.
• Possess advanced knowledge of

Microsoft Office:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.

• Initiate, participate in and lead unit level performance improvement projects.

Serve as the primary nursing point of contact with providers regarding the care of all residents in the MHRRTP (Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program).

• Facilitate Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and document all updates from team members.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the residents, their families; Facilitate change of shift report, assure report starts on time and change of shift rounds are completed. Promote, participate, and evaluate patient/family health education.
• Contribute to the learning experiences of students. Provide education and direction of nursing personnel.
• Gain expertise and actively participate in Shared Governance and performance improvement projects.
• Consistently share information regarding performance improvement initiatives.
• Review nursing documentation assessing for the need of any modifications to the care plan.
• Promote improvements in the care of residents which maintain and enhance their dignity and respect, in full recognition of their individuality (e.g., assist Veterans with "Perception of Care" surveys).
• Honor residents' rights to make choices about aspects of their lives related to ADLs (activities of daily living).
• Tailor safe patient handling requirements for residents based on their physical needs.
• Reviewing completion of documentation for admission, discharge, weekly assessments, and Safe Medication Management Policy (SMMP).
• Complete regular audits of provider orders/care plan ensuring compliance with all active orders, according to RRTP guidance.
• Participate in Environment of Care Rounds as assigned to ensure a homelike, safe environment for residents.
• Provide weekly update to nursing staff regarding changes to plans of care.
• Monitor Care Plan for appropriate goals and outcomes.
• Participate in nursing committees and national RRTP conference calls and report pertinent information to unit leadership and staff.
• Identify additional areas for performance improvement.
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Days, evenings, night (some compressed tours).

Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required.

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Citizenship:

non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

• 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. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• You must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

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Citizenship:

Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

English Language Proficiency: 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. (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, Nurse I Level I:
An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional professional nursing required.

• Nurse I Level II: 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.
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III:

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: 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 a 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 additional professional nursing experience.
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III:

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.

If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualified for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required.

This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
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, pushing, and some lifting in the direct care of patients (35) pounds.

Mechanical inpatient lifts are provided.

The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations, operative or invasive procedures, or home settings.

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, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment.

The incumbent who provides care in home settings or other off-site locations may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• National certification in psychiatric nursing.
• Minimum of 3 years of mental health nursing experience and 1 year of care coordination/case management experience.
• Basic computer skills.

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.
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirements).
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.

01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated
( against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Your application, resume, C.V.

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Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected.

Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality regarding the following five dimensions of nursing:
Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence/Based Practice/Research. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel.

Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., spiritual; community; student; Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

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., It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

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