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 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.
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 MH 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 Inpatient MH RN is responsible and accountable for obtaining and maintaining all levels of Preventative and Management of Disruptive Behavior Training (PMDB) and competency to further promote safety in the inpatient psychiatric setting.
The nurse actively participates in MH 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 or policies, procedures, and/or guidelines. Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for MH 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 MH outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations. Responsible for the documented MH outcomes at the program or service level. Program and service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within the facility.
The Inpatient MH RN adheres to established policies, standards of care, and standards of practice; demonstrates leadership when providing nursing care; and serves as a role model when assigned as team leader or charge nurse under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee. This nurse works effectively with all levels of staff to include collaborative efforts with other health professionals.
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: Full-Time, Night Shift with rotating weekends/holidays.
Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN5HREDRPCoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
Ashley.Warren@va.gov · 443-447-7635
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $70938 – $135855/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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