Professional Development

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. The primary purpose of the Suicide Prevention Coordinator RN position is to demonstrate leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaboration strategies with others to provide comprehensive nursing care to complex patient situation. The Suicide Prevention Coordinator RN provides comprehensive nursing care to patients at risk of suicide that may have co-morbid medical and mental health conditions. He/she collaborates with inpatient and outpatient health care professionals to provide direct and indirect patient management for patients at risk of suicide including but not limited to implementation of alerts for high risk patients and developing safety plans. Other duties include but are not limited to: using the nursing process to promote health and achievement of treatment goals including collaborating with the multidisciplinary team. He/she serves as a clinical resource and consultant to nursing staff, administrative staff, and other health care providers in the care of patients at risk of suicide. The Suicide Prevention Coordinator maintains additional responsibilities including but not limited to the outcomes indicators for suicide prevention, the overall performance metrics related to suicide prevention, coordination of awareness and outreach activities, and collaboration with the entire inter-professional team on how to best serve those patients who are at risk for suicide. The Suicide Prevention Coordinator RN is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing/supervising direct care to ensure that the patients receive the highest level of care. He/she demonstrated the ability to identify an issue, analyze it, and develop and implement interventions. He/she provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the adult or elderly patient and family's diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights Work Schedule: 8 to 12 hour shifts; rotating days. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact daniel.benton@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required