Registered Nurse (Inpatient Mental Health)

<p>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.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Promote personal growth and development of psychiatric Mental Health nursing practice. Gain awareness of the principles and goals of inpatient Mental Health treatment by understanding practices related to patient-centered care, recovery-oriented principles, and self-awareness related to caring for patients living with Mental Health conditions. Attend and observe nurse-led psychoeducational groups, uses therapeutic communication techniques, practices de-escalation techniques, and utilize recovery-oriented language. Participate in shift report and warm hand-off, Mental Health interdisciplinary treatment team, Mental Health Environment of Care rounds, and respond psychiatric emergencies as directed. Identify safety concerns and hazardous items to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment of care, and document nursing assessments, nursing plan of care, patient safety observations, and environmental safety rounds in accordance with facility policy. Maintain professional boundaries to protect patient vulnerabilities and act in the best interest of the patient. Seek guidance on how to improve Mental Health care provided to patients and families. Bring Mental Health principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking. All other duties as assigned. 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, 24/7 operations, shifts are not guaranteed. 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 ???????VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized https://youtu.be/eMQfuhpzhtM?si=FZpn-I3xLJMMZHjN</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.