Registered Nurse - ABJ CBOC Intensive Community Mental Health Recovery RN

Veterans Health Administration • Chicago, IL

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) for the ABJ CBOC Intensive Community Mental Health Recovery (ICMHR) program provides patient-centered, recovery-oriented nursing care and community-based case management for Veterans with pervasive mental illness, severe functional impairment, and high use of inpatient mental health services. The role coordinates care with existing community and VA services and supports continuity across the mental health continuum.

The nurse is responsible for the nursing process in direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care using mental health-specific considerations. The RN coordinates care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction; collaborates with the interdisciplinary team; and uses therapeutic communication, de-escalation techniques, and recovery-oriented language. The nurse also educates Veterans, family members, and significant others about illness, medications, and treatment plans.

The position requires a valid state-issued driver's license and operation of a government-owned or leased motor vehicle. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework and virtual work are not available. The position may require flexibility in schedule and assignments. The role is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to program requirements and approval.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or qualifying equivalent nursing education as described in the announcement.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered nurse license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, except for the stated Graduate Nurse Technician temporary appointment exception.
• Valid state-issued driver's license and medical clearance by Employee Occupational Health for driving duties.
• Ability to meet the applicable education, experience, and dimension criteria for the assigned Nurse grade and level.
• U.S. citizenship, except where appointment of a non-citizen is permitted under VA policy.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment screening, including urinalysis for selected applicants in testing-designated positions, background/security investigation, and pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of psychiatric or mental health experience.
• Case management experience.
• Community health experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and/or supervise direct patient care and be accountable for all elements of the nursing process.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care using mental health-specific components.
• Coordinate care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the mental health continuum.
• Follow established procedures, policies, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to influence care outcomes.
• Provide leadership and creative approaches to managing complex client care and improving patient and organizational outcomes.
• Deliver patient-centered, recovery-oriented care to Veterans living with mental health conditions.
• Provide clinical community-based case management to Veterans with pervasive mental illness, severe functional impairment, and high inpatient mental health unit utilization, coordinating with community and VA services.
• Facilitate care coordination with inpatient mental health units to support continuity of care.
• Attend and participate in mental health interdisciplinary team huddles and meetings.
• Use therapeutic communication, de-escalation techniques, and recovery-oriented language.
• Educate Veterans, family members, and significant others about illness, medications, and treatment plans.
• Operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle as needed to carry out assigned duties.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program student loan reimbursement, subject to eligibility and approval, up to $200,000.
• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year: 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting.
• Federal 401(k) 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