Inpatient Mental Health RN | 7:30pm–7:00am | EDRP Eligible

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Phoenix seeks an Inpatient Mental Health Registered Nurse to provide evidence-based care, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and support recovery-oriented practices.

This full-time role includes shift reports, patient education, medication administration, and safety rounds, with eligible Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) benefits and comprehensive federal benefits.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency is required per VA policy.
• Graduate of a nursing program approved by ACEN or CCNE.
• For state licensure, complete bridge program requirements and obtain licensure.
• Foreign nursing education requires degree equivalency validation.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in any US state or DC.
• GNT exception allows temporary entry while pursuing licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in mental health settings with biopsychosocial focus.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team and patient education.
• Administer medications and procedures per approved policies.
• Lead shift reports, warm hand-offs, and psychoeducational groups.
• Maintain patient safety and document assessments and plans.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma/ BSN)

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration in Phoenix seeks an Inpatient Mental Health Registered Nurse to provide evidence-based care, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and support recovery-oriented practices.

This full-time role includes shift reports, patient education, medication administration, and safety rounds, with eligible Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) benefits and comprehensive federal benefits.