Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Registered Nurse

Veterans Health Administration • Temple Terrace, FL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Registered Nurse provides compassionate, patient-centered outpatient mental health care using a noninvasive treatment for depression. The RN works with providers and nursing staff, obtains TMS certification, and supports clinical operations and research. The role involves caring for Veterans and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members. The nurse functions autonomously under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and direction of the TMS Program Coordinator.

TMS duties include administering and monitoring treatments, documenting sessions, supporting patient safety, maintaining equipment and supplies, and assisting with research activities. The nurse also performs outpatient mental health nursing duties, including assessments, education, crisis triage, medication administration, care coordination, and support for treatment and hospitalization processes.

The position is full-time and has a Monday–Friday schedule of 07:30–16:00. Telework is not available; this is not a virtual position. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from a professional nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or another qualifying education pathway described in the announcement.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered nurse license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a Graduate Nurse Technician exception may apply to eligible candidates pursuing licensure.
• Meet the education and experience criteria for the applicable VA Nurse grade and level.
• U.S. citizenship, except where appointment of a non-citizen is permitted under VA policy.
• Applicants tentatively selected for a testing-designated position must undergo urinalysis for illegal drug use; refusal results in denial of employment.
• Registration with Selective Service is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Pass a background/security investigation and pre-employment physical evaluation or examination.
• Complete the online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification for employment requirements.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.
• Visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to tolerate potentially long periods of walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing; patient or object transfers may be required.
• Ability to work effectively in stressful situations and shift priorities based on patient needs.
• Annual Employee Health requirements, such as TB screening or testing, are conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of Mental Health Registered Nurse experience, preferably in outpatient, behavioral health, or psychiatric settings.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care and build trust and rapport with Veterans receiving TMS.
• Offer reflective listening and emotional support to Veterans experiencing depression or anxiety; monitor for emergencies such as seizures and provide appropriate interventions.
• Explain and administer TMS procedures under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and direction of the TMS Program Coordinator.
• Collaborate with patients and interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow established treatment protocols and clinic procedures.
• Ensure physician coverage for treatments; administer, monitor, and document TMS sessions.
• Support research by administering and scoring depression rating scales and ensuring patients complete self-rating scales every five days.
• Provide patient and family education, conduct no-show outreach, and maintain the TMS safety training logbook.
• Maintain NeuroStar TMS certification; schedule annual machine maintenance; order supplies; clean equipment and turn over the treatment area between sessions; track treatments for billing.
• Orient and train students, residents, and providers pursuing TMS credentialing.
• Participate in weekly TMS meetings, monthly provider calls, the annual MHBS Health Fair, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate Veteran care within the Mental Health Clinic as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Use therapeutic communication, de-escalation practices, and recovery-oriented, Veteran-centered care.
• Participate in team huddles and treatment discussions.
• Perform structured clinical assessments and comprehensive psychiatric evaluations; provide medication and illness education; administer long-acting psychiatric injections.
• Provide crisis intervention and triage by phone and face-to-face, respond to secure messages, and triage mental health consults.
• Complete CPRS reminders, maintain treatment plans, and assist with voluntary and involuntary hospitalization processes, including one-to-one supervision as needed.
• Co-facilitate therapy or orientation groups, collaborate with families when appropriate, and participate in shared governance and performance improvement activities.
• Complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as TB screening or testing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year: 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and a federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

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