Registered Nurse (Inpatient Mental Health)

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy & submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000)/eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Major Duties The Registered Nurse (Inpatient Mental Health) is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care on the Mental Health Inpatient Unit. Executes position duties to improve patient and organizational outcomes by providing patient-centered and recovery-oriented care, maintaining self-awareness while caring for patients living with mental health conditions, and managing the milieu. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Responsible for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Facilitates shift reports, warm hand-offs, and develops content as well as facilitates nurse-led psychoeducational groups. Utilizes therapeutic communication techniques, practice de-escalation techniques, and utilizes recovery-oriented language. Participates in Mental Health (MH) interdisciplinary treatment team, MH Environment of Care rounds, directs team response to psychiatric emergencies, reports safety concerns, and assists in safety concern resolution. Documents nursing assessments, nursing plan of care, patient safety observations, and environmental safety rounds according to facility policy. Maintains professional boundaries to protect patient vulnerabilities and acts in the best interest of the patient. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care. Benefits Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards. Paid time off: 50 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays). Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contribution by VA. Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement). Work schedule: Full time, 7:45 pm – 8:15 am, 12‑hour night shift, rotating weekends/holidays. Telework: Not available; this is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized; EDRP authorized (former participants ineligible). Requirements U.S. citizenship is required; non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification documents (e.g., REAL‑ID compliant driver license or state‑issued ID). Must pass a pre‑employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the job announcement (e.g., credentials, certifications, and documents). #J-18808-Ljbffr