Robley Rex VA Healthcare System, Louisville, Kentucky is currently recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner / Mental Health Louisville, Kentucky 603. The position is within the Mental Health Acute Care section with primary patient care responsibilities in mental health consultation and liaison to the Emergency Department and on the Mental Health Inpatient Unit.

Duties

Position Specific Duties: Provides psychiatric consultation services in the Emergency Department, including writing orders and admitting patients to inpatient psychiatry as indicated Provides treatment for general mental disorders in the inpatient setting Coordinates transfers and direct admissions (when indicated) from other hospitals and services, ensuring continuity of appropriate levels of care and integration of care between other services and programs within the medical center Provides consultation and assistance in the event of behavioral emergencies throughout the medical center Functions as part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary treatment team participating in associated team meetings and tasks Obtains and documents comprehensive medical history and physical examinations Provides medical care for assigned patients including establishing diagnoses, formulating and implementing care plans, writing orders, and providing or arranging for follow-up care as indicated Delivers therapeutic and psychopharmacological interventions Conducts suicide risk assessments and safety planning Orders laboratory specimens, diagnostic studies, other special tests, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerized Tomography (CT) scans, etc., and patient care supplies Orders ancillary services, such as, pharmacy, social services, physical medicine and rehabilitation therapies, prosthetic services, etc. Orders VA specialty service consults and initiates requests for non-VA medical care and consults Carries out health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education activities Obtains prescription database reports, such as eKASPER, PDMP Query, etc. Completes forms including insurance, FMLA, etc. Evaluates patients for and writes orders for behavioral restraint and seclusion Evaluates patients for capacity for medical decision-making and makes recommendations to caregivers and staff on the disposition of patients with impairment of mental capacity Participates in legal process for involuntary hospitalization and treatment when indicated Assists in covering psychiatric consultation services to other inpatient services and psychiatric treatment for general mental disorders in the outpatient setting when coverage is needed Completes documentation of patient care activities in the Computerized Patient Record System. Training regarding the use of the Computerized Record System will be provided by the VAMC. All Documentation shall be completed in accordance with VA policy and procedures Follows VA guidelines regarding infection control and safety Adheres to all quality management performance measures, including completion of tasks such as clinical reminders, encounters, and clinical pertinence reviews as directed Provides clinical supervision to trainees of the same discipline when indicated May engage in a collaborative agreement with a professional of another discipline to provide clinical supervision if/when appropriate and indicated VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Work Schedule: 12:00am-8:00am on Sundays and Mondays, plus three day shifts (8:00am-4:30pm), specific day shifts to be negotiated with selectee Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required. Pay Schedule: NF46

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. *Certification in one of the following areas: Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified (PMHNP-BC) Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (across lifespan), Board Certified (PMHNP-BC) Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Board Certified (PMHCNS-BC) Preferred Experience and Certifications -Seeking psychiatrist, mental health trained physician's assistant, or mental health trained nurse practitioner with experience in assessment and treatment of individuals with a wide range of mental health issues and diagnoses, including Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and suicide related issues, as well as medical comorbidities, in Emergency Department and inpatient settings. 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: It is VA policy to ensure that all selected applicants and employed personnel are physically, mentally and emotionally fit to perform the duties of the position to which assigned. A pre-placement physical examination is required for all fulltime, part-time and intermittent employees identified by VA Directive and Handbook 5019. The pre-placement physical examination shall be completed prior to appointment to determine the physical and mental fitness for candidates for appointment in VA. The examination will be concerned with the mental and physical ability of the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the proposed assignment and will include requisite laboratory and other screening as required by Federal regulatory agencies. 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, and pushing. This position requires that you are able to lift at least 50 lbs. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on organizational needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual Influenza vaccination, TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment.

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 Robley Rex VA Medical Center 800 Zorn Avenue Louisville, KY 40206 US
• Name: Sean Shepherd
• Phone: 615-695-2251
• Email: [email protected]