Adult Trauma Mental Health Nurse - RN

Dominion Hospital • Falls Church, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Dominion Hospital is seeking an experienced Adult Trauma Mental Health Nurse - RN to coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and the scope and standards of nursing practice. Working with medical providers and other care-team members, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, compassionate care using established nursing models and advocates for patients, families, and caregivers. The role supports the hospital’s mission and values and contributes to patient experience, clinical outcomes, and departmental performance.

The RN provides trauma-informed, recovery-oriented psychiatric nursing care, builds therapeutic relationships, supports recovery and coping skills, and helps promote positive mental health outcomes. The position also contributes to patient and employee safety, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and efficient use of operational resources.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma required.
• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment or an applicable multistate compact license.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification required.
• At least 1 year of applicable experience required.
• Crisis Prevention Institute certification required as part of general hospital orientation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, responses to treatment, and changes in status throughout the continuum of care.
• Administer medications, treatments, and nursing interventions in accordance with provider orders, policies, and professional standards.
• Evaluate patient safety risks, pain levels, and potential signs of abuse or neglect; initiate appropriate interventions and report concerns as required.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized, evidence-based plans of care with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, recovery goals, self-management, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate care delivery, delegate responsibilities appropriately, supervise assigned team members, and promote teamwork.
• Use the nursing process and psychiatric nursing standards to provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and support systems to promote recovery, improve coping skills, and support positive mental health outcomes.
• Facilitate individual and group education on mental health, substance use disorders, relapse prevention, crisis management, stress reduction, and wellness.
• Use crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques and safely apply seclusion or restraint in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives to improve clinical outcomes and patient experience.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Participate in professional practice activities, shared governance, continuing education, and ongoing professional development.
• Support organizational goals through responsible stewardship of supplies, equipment, staffing resources, and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Annual performance reviews
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
• Opportunities for advancement
• Mentorship and orientation programs
• Recognition programs and employee appreciation events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree