Registered Nurse (Domiciliary)

$68,665 - $138,778/Yr

United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Butler, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Butler, PA

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Domiciliary Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN) at the Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for providing and leading evidence-based care to patients with psychiatric and mental health conditions. This role emphasizes patient-centered and recovery-oriented care, focusing on the personal growth and development of nursing practice in a domiciliary setting. The RN will engage in therapeutic communication, facilitate psychoeducational groups, and participate in interdisciplinary treatment teams to ensure comprehensive care for veterans.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients.
• Assist in directing nursing education, orientation, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate shift reports and nurse-led psychoeducational groups.
• Utilize therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques.
• Oversee patient medication management and safety protocols.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment teams and safety rounds.
• Document nursing assessments and care plans according to facility policy.
• Maintain professional boundaries and protect patient vulnerabilities.
• Support colleagues through knowledge sharing and collaborative practices.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state or territory.
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in psychiatric-mental health nursing.
• Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular increases and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays).
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance options.