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.
The Inpatient Mental Health Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care and assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
The incumbent administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines and influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs.
Other duties include but are not limited to: Responds to emergent situations involving the suicidal or violent patient. Communicates and interacts with patients and their significant others to help them with problem solving and developing coping skills. Evaluates patients withdrawing from alcohol or drugs, responding to significant symptoms. Re-directs patients who display inappropriate behaviors, assisting them in gaining insight into their actions and behaviors.
Demonstrates knowledge in the rehabilitation process, able to assist residents in working toward an alcohol and drug free lifestyle. Assesses the patient in restraint for the continued need for the ability to have the restraints removed and is able to contract with the patient for his/her and others safety. Directs care of the patient in restraints, assessing for physical needs i.e. nutrition and hydration, toileting and range of motion exercises.
Assesses the patient for the developmental, abuse, gender, and ethnicity concerns that may affect the patients emotional stability. Provides guidance and direction to the LPN and NAs in the care of the Psychiatric/drug and alcohol patient at the various stages of their illness, focusing on age related needs. Demonstrates knowledge in caring for patients with acute medical illnesses such as but not limited to CHF, Diabetes, and Chronic Liver Failure.
Assesses needs on admission with respect to developmental stage, age, sex, religion, ethnic and socioeconomic status and needs. Provides safe, knowledgeable care for the patient with neurological disturbances such as Alzheimer disease, brain injury, CVA and direct care to the Nursing Assistants and LPNs in the provision of care.
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: 7:00pm - 7:30am for six tours within a pay period and 11:00pm - 7:30am for one tour.
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, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
chandijo.brooks@va.gov · 716-207-6823
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $64058 – $119679/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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