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 Mental Health Substance Treatment Program Registered Nurse (MH STP RN) provides direct patient care including substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and clinical support. The MH STP RN 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 Mental Health (MH) and substance use specific components.
Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the MH continuum of care. The MH STP RN is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients. They will assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation.
Duties include but are not limited to: Gains awareness of the principles and goals of outpatient MH STP by understanding practices related to patient-centered care, recovery-oriented principles, and self-awareness related to caring for patients living with substance use conditions. Provides direct patient care including substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and clinical support.
Provides acute and routine psychiatric assessment and intervention for a variety of psychosocial, SUD, and medical concerns and assists the STP staff in developing a recovery-based plan of care for the patient. Works directly with the SUD professionals, psychiatric, and clinical staff to support clinical treatment. The MH STP RN will administer injectable medications and complete electrocardiograms (ECG) and other applicable psychosocial interventions.
The MH STP RN uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice in assessing patients' medical and MH needs, developing initial care plans, monitoring patients' status, and providing transitional care, all from a perspective of recovery-oriented, personalized, proactive, patient-centered, holistic treatment approach.
Functions as an advocate for patients, by serving as a team player with colleagues, and by working to foster their own professional growth as well as that of team members and colleagues. Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care.
Leads professional practice using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to improve evidence-based and/or data-driven outcomes for an identified patient population and/or specialized areas. Improves Veteran/patient driven care by optimizing the patient experience, satisfaction and/or safety.
Communicates and collaborates as an effective leader of the interprofessional team, at the expert level, with improved evidence-based and/or data-driven outcomes. Expands knowledge base and practice evaluation through mentoring, precepting, and/or teaching to improve outcomes. Leads the integration of evidence-based practice/research with clinical expertise to improve quality of care and resource utilization with improved outcomes.
Preferred Experience: Mental health and substance use experience preferred 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: Week 1 Mon-Fri 0530-1400 and Sat 0530-1200, Week 2 Mon-Thurs 0500-1400.
(Subject to change based on the needs of the facility) Telework: Ad-hoc (as determined by the agency policy) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN15edrp@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Bethanne.Rheney@va.gov · 361-277-9058
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $75487 – $153842/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-22.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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