MH Treatment Coordinator RN

Veterans Health Administration • Marion, IL

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care and care management within the independent RN Scope of Practice defined by the state in which the nurse practices and by VHA policy. The role serves a diverse patient population with varying levels of medical and psychiatric complexity, including patients receiving care for Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Serious Mental Illness (SMI), and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Care may include IV therapy, Foley catheter management, enteral feeding, wound care, medication administration, and other advanced nursing interventions. The RN leads and coordinates nursing care within the BHIP Model of Care and works with patients, families, medical providers, and interdisciplinary teams.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to VHA eligibility requirements and approval. Applicants must submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. The VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office determines approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years); former EDRP participants are ineligible. The position is permanent and works Monday through Friday, 0800–1630. Telework and virtual work are not available, and relocation/PCS is not authorized.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or meet the stated alternative education provisions for bridge-program candidates or graduates of foreign nursing schools.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered professional nurse licensure in a U.S. State, Territory, or Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; the posting describes a temporary Graduate Nurse Technician exception for eligible candidates pursuing licensure.
• Meet the applicable education and experience criteria for the assigned grade and level, as detailed in the Nurse I–III grade determinations.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Undergo required pre-employment drug testing, background/security investigation, onboarding, and physical evaluation/examination; seasonal influenza vaccination is required for VA health care personnel.
• Meet Selective Service registration requirements, if applicable.
• Perform the physical activities associated with nursing duties, which may include extended walking, standing, and sitting; moderate lifting; repeated bending or kneeling; and assisting patients using safe patient handling and mobility protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with at least three years of nursing experience.
• One year of RN clinical or inpatient/outpatient mental health and/or behavioral health experience.
• Experience in behavioral health, population health, or chronic disease management.
• Exposure to clinical and behavioral health environments.
• Ability to respond calmly and confidently to behavioral health crises.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in accordance with VHA standards.
• Lead and coordinate nursing care within the BHIP Model of Care.
• Perform skilled nursing interventions as ordered by medical providers, including blood draws, injections, dressing changes, wound care, medication administration, and psychiatric interventions.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation consistent with VHA standards.
• Observe and respond to changes in patient condition, initiating appropriate nursing or emergency interventions.
• Provide patient and family education, including disease management, health promotion, and discharge planning.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure safe, ethical, and evidence-based nursing practice within the RN Scope of Practice.
• Perform additional nursing duties as assigned and appropriate to the RN role.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program, with an approved award of up to $200,000 and an eligibility period of one to five years.
• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year: 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting.
• Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree