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.
Duties: Responsible for administering medications at the direction of ordering provider. MH RN attends and participates in MH interdisciplinary team huddles and meetings, uses therapeutic communication techniques, practices de-escalation techniques, utilizes recovery-oriented language, and provides Veterans, their family members, and/or significant others with education regarding their illness, medications, and treatment plan.
Participates in warm hand-off, care coordination, liaising with Inpatient MH Units to facilitate continuity of care, and responds to psychiatric and medical emergencies as directed. Documents nursing triage assessments, risk screens, clinical reminders, and patient plan of care in accordance with facility policy. Maintains professional boundaries to protect patient vulnerabilities and act in the best interest of the patient.
Reports and addresses safety concerns, document nursing triage assessments, risk screens, clinical reminders, and patient plan of care, according to facility policy. 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. Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care.
Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care Reviews Veterans to be seen by providers for the day/week to identify high risk patients, if there are follow up appointments needed with other providers, status of pending consults for BH Services Track and follow up with Veterans with High Risk (Behavioral and Suicide) Flags and those identified for Reach Vet (in collaboration with Suicide Prevention) Complete suicide screens and safety plans as appropriate Provide outreach to High-Risk Veterans who no-show, did not schedule follow up appointments as indicated Work with Specialty Clinics (HUD/VASH, CWT, PRRC, PTSD Clinic, STAR) to assist with establishing Veterans in needed care.
Provides walk in clinic coverage supporting Veteran Same Day Access Requests. Provide Veteran outreach to provide support as needed, obtain additional information for treatment (medication side effects, therapy/treatment goals) and report back to treatment providers. ID Veterans who are utilizing emergency services frequently and provide outreach and help connect them to the appropriate level of care/get in contact with regular provider, such as CCICM referrals.
Be the front-line responder for MHV messages and phone calls from Veterans for triage and address issue if needed/within scope (i.e., getting re-connected with services, needing to reschedule appointments, sending request to provider for medication refills, etc.) if outside of scope, refer to appropriate team member. Track clinical reminders, complete reminders and mental health screenings that are within scope, and inform providers of alerts/reminders that need completed.
Place consults as appropriate/within scope. Follow up on progress of community care referrals. Administers medications as ordered IAW facility policies and procedures at the direction of ordering provider.
Cover Mental Health Nursing staffing Preferred Experience: - At least 2-3 years of recent Mental Health health direct patient care experience as RN Registered Nurse - BSN 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 Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: 08:00-1630 M-F Telework: Not Available.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for inquiries. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
jannell.johnson@va.gov · 757-381-6996
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $83487 – $160420/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-29.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-22 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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