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 and 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.
Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care on the Inpatient Acute Mental Health Unit. Duties may include but are not limited to: Performs basic medical/physical, psychological, and social assessments as well as identify and prioritize care needs in a mental health setting and while taking effective actions in emergencies.
Provides preventative health screening, immunizations, medication administration, and management of multiple types of psychiatric/behavioral and medical/physical presentations in mental health outpatient and/or inpatient settings. Provides oversight and monitoring of patients' compliance with the patient safe medication management program. Is involved in performance improvement activities and takes action to ensure the success of the mental health performance measures.
Provides education to patient and families and facilitates a broad spectrum of health and life skills related classes. Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribes safety and infection control procedures including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials. Functions proactively to prevent potential medical and psychiatric emergencies as part of the team.
Recognizes these emergencies and initiates appropriate action. Responds to actual and /or potential medical and psychiatric emergencies. Observes cognitive status and the potential for elopement, withdrawl, intrusion, or potential for danger to self or others. Serves as a resounce and liaison for patients, families, colleagues, and other programs in the VA Palo Alto Health Care System.
The Inpatient Mental Health Nurse has successfully completed comprehensive training in PMDB Therapeutic Containment, including hands-on training. The employee is fully trained to immediately implement patient containment safety procedures and can effectively apply all learning from all levels of PMDB training, including de-escalation techniques, into practice.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid 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 VA Insurance: 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 territory Work Schedule: 3:30pm-Midnight, may include weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAV21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program.
Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program.
(Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6); OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program.
Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD).
danielle.garrison@va.gov · 650-694-6000 X15166
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $153887 – $228000/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-10.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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