Nurse Practitioner (ICMHR) practices within the VAPORHCS. ICMHR is an interdisciplinary team working with Veterans who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness, providing comprehensive mental health support and treatment. Interventions are primarily offered in community settings, with a focus on individualized care and recovery. Team members work to provide frequent contact and support to enrolled Veterans, with the goal of maximizing independence and improving quality of life.

Duties

The Intensive Community Mental Health Recovery (ICMHR) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) functions with delineated clinical privileges granted by the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff. Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Providing comprehensive mental health care to a caseload of Veterans enrolled in ICMHR. In addition to the medication management of psychiatric symptoms, the ICMHR PMHNP utilizes evidence-based psychotherapies (EBP) when appropriate to address psychiatric symptoms. Activities may be performed in person or via telehealth/video connect modalities to reach patients at VA clinics or non-VA locations in VISN 20 or other VISN regions, including at the Veteran's home as indicated. Initiate and adjust therapeutic regimes. Perform histories and physical assessments. Order diagnostic and therapeutic tests/studies. Initiate consults and referrals. Prescribe medications and supplies in accordance with VA policy, VA formulary, and state regulations. Participate in individual, family, and/or group therapy, and case management services for an identified group of clients. Other responsibilities may include those of interdisciplinary team leader and/or member of committees and task groups, triaging of mental health consults, supervision of trainees, and clinic administration. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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. 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. Master's or Doctoral Degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or the Commission (ACEN-Formerly NCLAC) or the Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). 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. Nurse Practitioners must be licensed or otherwise recognized as a nurse practitioner in a State 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 appointed or selected. Preferred Experience and Certifications - Two (2) years RN experience, Mental Health, Acute Care and/or Memory Care 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 III - Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's 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 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's 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: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; Straight pulling ( .25 hours); Pulling hand over hand ( .25 hours); Pushing ( .5 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Walking ( 6 hours); Standing ( 2 hours); Kneeling ( .5 hours); Repeated bending ( .5 hours); Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Ability to maintain 12 hour work shifts; Mental/emotional stability required. Environmental Factors: Excessive noise, intermittent; Slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Working closely with others; Protracted or irregular hours of work.

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/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address VA Portland Health Care System 3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Road Portland, OR 97239 US
• Name: Aaron Dorris
• Phone: (208) 422-1000 X7017
• Email: [email protected]