The Jonathan M. Wainwright VA Medical Center in Walla Walla, WA is currently recruiting for an intermittent Registered Nurses (RN) to serve in the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MHRRTP). The RN provides direct care to residents, and assists in development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures, and guidelines of the MHRRTP.

Duties

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Promotes excellence in customer service and attempts to resolve issue at the unit level Receives and communicates change of shift report Delegates nursing an other duties appropriate to licensure, performance standards, grade level, and experience Completes the appropriate nursing process, following nursing standards of care for every resident in the Substance Abuse Residential Treatment Program (PRRTP) Ensures documentation is accurate, complete, and timely Completes nursing admission assessments Assesses residents' ability to manage their medications and determines levels of medication management Safely inventories and administers medications using Omnicell, and electronic health record according to VHA directives and local policies Administers and tracks immunizations Sets measurable goals, objectives, and outcomes with residents utilizing the Mental Health Suite Creates individualized treatment plans for SARRTP and PRRTP residents, coordinating nursing care, and identifying barriers to education Provides evidence-based practice in identifying and prioritizing residents' problems and needs, completing re-assessments, and responding to any changes Documents pertinent information including care provided, changes in condition, and response to interventions and treatments Provides resident/family education based on the identified needs Completes transfer and discharge summaries Provides education to residents regarding advance directives Monitors the therapeutic milieu, maintaining a safe respectful environment of interaction between residents of various programs Communicates and collaborates with mental health providers, medical staff, addiction therapists, social workers, other behavioral health staff members, facility personnel, VA police, and family or significant others for care coordination and safety Serves as the resident's advocate, solving problems at the lowest level, in collaboration with supervisors and other personnel Participates in process improvement Provides education on wellness, disease prevention and treatment, chronic care management, and self-management skills Provides psycho-education and direct advice regarding addiction, symptoms of depression and anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and other diagnoses and problems VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Salary will be pro-rated based on hours worked. Licensure: 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. Work Schedule: Intermittent Schedule. Shifts will vary by department need. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 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). The approving official may authorize a waiver of the requirement for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing provided the college or university has regional accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time of the candidate's graduation and the composite qualifications of the applicant warrant such consideration. 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. OR The completion of coursework 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) 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., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: Experience in Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorders preferred Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Light lifting (under 15 pounds), Light carrying (under 15 pounds), Reaching above shoulder, Use of fingers, Walking, Standing, Repeated bending (2 hours), Specific visual requirement (see computer screen), Hearing (aid may be permitted). Environmental Factors: Working closely with others, Working alone.

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/. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

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Contacts

• Address Jonathan M Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center 77 Wainwright Drive Walla Walla, WA 99362 US
• Name: Laura Wallace
• Phone: 5414401000 X40529
• Email: [email protected]