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 Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. The incumbent 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, to include other duties but are not limited to: The Mental Health Registered Nurse provides and leads the provision of competent, evidence-based care, the psychiatric MH nurse independently provides patient-centered and and recovery-oriented care, milieu management, and maintains self-awareness while caring for the patients living with MH conditions.
The MH Registered Nurse facilitate shift reports, warm hand-offs, and nurse-led psychoeducational groups; use the therapeutic communication techniques, practice de-escalation techniques, and utilize recovery-oriented language.
The MH Registered Nurse actively participates in Mental Health interdisciplinary treatment team, Mental Health Environment of Care rounds, assumes team lead for psychiatric emergencies, reports and assists in resolving safety concerns, and documents nursing assessments, nursing plan of care, patient safety observations, and environmental safety rounds according to facility policy.
The MH Registered Nurse will demonstrates the ability to cope with and manage competing priorities. The MH Registered Nurse demonstrate competence in Mental Health practice and decision-making, deliberate planning, and critical thinking skills.
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: Varies Shifts, 12 hour rotating schedule 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: vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Carol.Douglas2@va.gov · 845-907-6813
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $67396 – $161048/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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