Registered Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health
About The Position
This is an open continuous announcement for an intermittent Registered Nurse position in the Mental Health Service Line with the NWI VA Health Care System. The announcement will remain open until the closing date or until all positions are filled, and qualified applicants will be referred to hiring managers at regular intervals. The position provides inpatient mental health nursing care in a Whole Health System of care. The VA’s approach empowers Veterans to take charge of their health and well-being through personalized health plans, healing relationships, healing environments, and connection to the Veteran’s community. Work is intermittent on an as-needed basis. Day and night shifts are available. The employee must be able to work either two 8-hour shifts or one 12-hour shift per biweekly pay period. Telework and virtual work are not available. Relocation and recruitment incentives, as well as permanent change of station authorization, are not offered.
Requirements
- Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
- Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or an eligible equivalent pathway described in the announcement.
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted professional nurse registration in a U.S. State, Territory, or Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a Graduate Nurse Technician exception may apply to otherwise eligible candidates pursuing licensure.
- Must meet the education, experience, and grade-determination criteria applicable to the assigned Nurse grade and level.
- U.S. citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
- Applicants tentatively selected for testing-designated positions must undergo urinalysis for illegal drug use; refusal results in denial of employment.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
- Subject to background and security investigation.
- Must complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA health care personnel.
- May be required to serve a probationary period.
- Must complete the application requirements detailed in the announcement’s Required Documents section.
- Must be able to work two 8-hour shifts or one 12-hour shift per biweekly pay period.
Nice To Haves
- Previous mental health experience.
Responsibilities
- Attend, observe, and lead nurse-led psychoeducational groups.
- Use therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques and recovery-oriented language.
- Participate in shift reports and warm hand-offs, the mental health interdisciplinary treatment team, and mental health Environment of Care rounds.
- Respond to psychiatric emergencies as directed.
- Identify safety concerns and hazardous items to maintain a safe, therapeutic care environment.
- Document nursing assessments, nursing plans of care, and patient safety observations.
- Administer medications and procedures according to established policies and guidelines.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care using age-specific components.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type and the hiring agency.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
