Registered Nurse (Inpatient Mental Health)

Registered Nurse Inpatient Mental HealthThe Registered Nurse Inpatient Mental Health is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age specific components. Assumes responsibility 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. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care Duties include, but are not limited to:The Inpatient Mental Health (MH) Registered Nurse (RN) executes their 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.The nurse facilitates shift reports, warm hand-offs, and develops content as well as facilitates nurse-led psychoeducational groups.They use therapeutic communication techniques, practice de-escalation techniques, and utilize recovery-oriented language.The nurse actively participates in Mental Health interdisciplinary treatment team, MH Environment of Care rounds, directs team response to psychiatric emergencies, reports safety concerns, and assists in safety concern resolution.The nurse documents nursing assessments, nursing plan of care, patient safety observations, and environmental safety rounds according to facility policy.The nurse maintains professional boundaries to protect patient vulnerabilities and act in the best interest of the patient.Collaborates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and/or guidelines.Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for Mental Health patients.Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement.Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals.Evaluates Mental Health outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations.Responsible for the documented Mental Health outcomes at the program or service level.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: 8 & 12 hour night tour with weekend and holiday requirements.Telework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Onnie Green, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn morePermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized