Registered Nurse- Inpatient Mental Health

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

The Registered Nurse (RN)-Inpatient Mental Health position resides on Inpatient Mental Health (Unit 1L). 1L provides 24 hour care to Veterans with mental illness and those experiencing an acute mental health crisis. Veterans cared for on 1L include individuals with acute psychiatric problems or those requiring observation and evaluation. The unit provides a safe, therapeutic and recovery-oriented environment that is designed to assist the veteran in their stabilization process and to progress the patient to a less restrictive level of care.

Major duties include, but are not limited to :

• Provides patient safety through milieu and behavior management and management of the environment of care.
• Provides medical cares and cares related to activities of daily living.
• Diabetic management and teaching.
• Supports the patient in the context of family / significant others by integrating an assessment of living situation, individual and family dynamics and cultural background into the patient's treatment plan.
• Administration and monitoring of medications.
• BLS certification is required for this position and can be obtained upon hire.
• Facilitation and support of patient programming / education on either a one on one level or in the group setting.
• Demonstrates professional communication and conduct.
• Recognizes and supports Suicide Prevention initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with all levels of health care professional and support staff to facilitate positive patient care outcomes.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide individual care coordination, treatment planning and appropriate mental health care follow up.
• Compliance with various isolation precautions and infection control guidelines.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package : VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay : Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards

Paid Time Off : 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Retirement : Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance : Federal health / vision / dental / term life / long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure : 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule : Day / Night, Weekend rotations

Telework : Not Available

Virtual : This is not a virtual position.

Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized

EDRP Authorized : Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions / assistance. Learn more

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) : Not Authorized

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.