Adult Trauma Mental Health Nurse

Overview Adult Trauma Mental Health Nurse - RN – Dominion Hospital, Falls Church, VA Position Type: Full-Time Shift: Day Shift (Rotating Weekends) Salary Scale: $37.66-$56.48 Make a Difference in the Mental Health! Dominion Hospital, the only freestanding mental health facility in Northern VA, is seeking an experienced Adult Trauma Mental Health Nurse - RN to join our team. The Adult Trauma Mental Health Nurse - RN is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the department’s requirements and the standards of practice for nursing in the state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other care-team members, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care. The Adult Trauma Mental Health Nurse - RN serves as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers and supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values to promote an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes. If you’re passionate about mental health, we’d love to hear from you. Why You’ll Love Working With Us Competitive pay Paperless, quick onboarding Warm, family-like culture with supportive leadership Recognition programs & employee appreciation events Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement plan, PTO, holiday pay) Generous employee referral program Annual performance reviews Support for personal well‑being (EAP programs, mental health resources) Opportunities for advancement Strong mentorship and orientation programs Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient and employee safety What You’ll Do Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, responses to treatment, and changes in status throughout the continuum of care. Administer medications, treatments, and nursing interventions per provider orders, policies, and professional standards. Evaluate patient safety risks, pain levels, and signs of abuse or neglect; initiate appropriate interventions and report concerns as required. Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized, evidence-based plans of care with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team. Provide patient, family, and caregiver education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, recovery goals, self-management, and discharge planning. Lead and coordinate care delivery by delegating responsibilities, supervising team members, and promoting teamwork. Utilize the nursing process and psychiatric nursing standards to provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, trauma‑informed, and recovery‑oriented care. Establish therapeutic relationships to promote recovery, improve coping skills, and support positive mental health outcomes. Facilitate individual and group education related to mental health, substance use disorders, relapse prevention, crisis management, stress reduction, and wellness promotion. Demonstrate competence in crisis intervention, de-escalation, and safe use of seclusion or restraint in line with regulatory and organizational requirements. Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives to improve clinical outcomes and patient experience. Communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and the healthcare team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care. Participate in professional practice activities, shared governance, continuing education, and ongoing professional development. Support organizational goals through responsible stewardship of supplies, equipment, staffing resources, and operational efficiency. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma (Required). Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Preferred). Licensure: Current, active, and unrestricted RN license in the state of employment or a multistate compact license, as applicable. Certifications: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers and Crisis Prevention Institute training as part of general hospital orientation. Experience: 1+ years of applicable experience (Required). Salary/Wage Range: Compensation will depend on qualifications, skills, and experience and may fall outside the range shown. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We support military experience and military spouses. Dominion Hospital has provided quality healthcare services for nearly 50 years. Our 116-bed hospital is a leading mental health facility in Northern Virginia, located in Falls Church. We offer inpatient, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP) with a focus on crisis intervention and stabilization in a safe, confidential, trauma-informed environment. Join our team and help create a safer environment for patients, visitors, and employees while advancing excellence in healthcare. Apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr Dominion Hospital