Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse

Customer Value Partners • Charleston, SC

16h • Onsite

About The Position

CVP is seeking Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurses to provide comprehensive mental health nursing services for our Nation's Veterans at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System. You'll play a vital role in delivering holistic care to Veterans requiring mental health treatment in inpatient acute psychiatric units. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse, you will provide quality, age-specific healthcare utilizing sound clinical judgment to ensure positive patient outcomes for Veterans. You'll assess, plan, implement, supervise, teach, evaluate, and document patient care while serving as an integral member of the treatment team in creating a therapeutic environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN, CCNE, or ANCC accredited)
• Current RN license in any U.S. state, territory, or District of Columbia (full and unrestricted)
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in mental health setting (exclusive of agency assignments)
• Must have worked within the last six (6) months in mental health settings
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association
• COVID-19 vaccination required (or approved religious/medical exemption)
• Ability to speak, read, understand, and write English fluently
• Computer literacy and ability to use VA electronic health record systems
• Physical ability to perform nursing duties without restrictions
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required for critical care assignments

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field highly preferred
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to male and female Veterans aged 18-65+ in inpatient acute psychiatric units including the Behavioral Health Recovery Unit (BHRU)
• Conduct comprehensive mental health nursing assessments and Clinical Institute Withdrawal of Alcohol Scale evaluations
• Manage care for medical and psychiatric emergencies, detoxification (withdrawal symptoms), and patient safety protocols
• Insert and maintain peripheral lines, accompany patients to appointments/procedures, and coordinate care focused on patient transition through continuum of care
• Document care accurately according to facility policies, provide patient and family education, and support patient self-management after discharge
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to assess patient data and identify age-specific care requirements while working with COVID-19 positive patients and Patients Under Investigation as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees