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Registered Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
*This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)* Join the Black Hills Health Care System as an Inpatient Mental Health Registered Nurse and help Veterans achieve recovery and improved well-being. Provide recovery-oriented psychiatric nursing care, support crisis intervention and patient safety, utilize therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote positive patient outcomes.
What You'll Do
- →The Inpatient Mental Health Registered Nurse serves as an essential member of a collaborative care team dedicated to delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented care to Veterans experiencing mental health challenges.
- →Through therapeutic communication, patient education, crisis intervention, and evidence-based nursing practice, you will help create a safe and supportive environment that fosters healing, resilience, and personal growth.
- →This position offers the opportunity to strengthen psychiatric nursing expertise, work alongside experienced interdisciplinary professionals, and directly contribute to improving the health and well-being of those who have served our nation.
- →Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide comprehensive nursing care for Veterans with psychiatric and co-occurring medical conditions using evidence-based and recovery-oriented practices.
- →Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate individualized treatment plans that support patient safety, education, and self-management goals.
- →Utilize therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral health crises and support positive patient outcomes.
- →Respond to psychiatric, medical, and behavioral emergencies while initiating appropriate interventions and escalating care when needed.
- →Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams, participate in treatment planning, and contribute to coordinated, Veteran-centered care.
- →Lead and support psychoeducational and recovery-focused groups that promote wellness, coping skills, and engagement in treatment.
- →Monitor patient observation levels, unit privileges, and safety needs while ensuring compliance with provider orders and clinical requirements.
- →Conduct environmental safety assessments, identify and secure hazardous items, and maintain a safe therapeutic setting for patients, staff, and visitors.
- →Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
- →Contact Beth.Spitzer@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
- →Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
Requirements
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 65c606b8-fca2-4eaf-bf78-1ab9e015b07e
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