Registered Nurse - Mental Health

Job TitleDuties include but are not limited to:Responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients.Gains awareness of the principles and goals of outpatient MH STP by understanding practices related to patient-centered care, recovery-oriented principles, and self-awareness related to caring for patients living with substance use conditions.Provides direct patient care including substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and clinical support.Provides acute and routine psychiatric assessment and intervention for a variety of psychosocial, SUD, and medical concerns and assists the STP staff in developing a recovery-based plan of care for the patient.Works directly with the SUD professionals, psychiatric, and clinical staff to support clinical treatment.Collaborates with patients, staff, and other care providers.Administers injectable medications and completes electrocardiograms (ECG) and other applicable psychosocial interventions.Uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice in assessing patients' medical and MH needs, developing initial care plans, monitoring patients' status, and providing transitional care, all from a perspective of recovery-oriented, personalized, proactive, patient-centered, holistic treatment approach.Functions as an advocate for patients, by serving as a team player with colleagues, and by working to foster their own professional growth as well as that of team members and colleagues.Maintains professional boundaries to protect patient vulnerabilities and act in the best interest of the patient.Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals and supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total RewardsPay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awardsPaid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territoryWork Schedule: Monday-Friday 0800-1630Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized.Telework: ADHOC Only.Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn morePermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized.