Inpatient Mental Health RN, EDRP Eligible

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inpatient Mental Health Registered Nurse position is with the Veterans Health Administration, VA Boston Healthcare System, at VA Brockton, MA. This full-time role focuses on evidence-based psychiatric nursing care, patient safety, and recovery-oriented practice within a multidisciplinary team.

The RN will lead shift activity, provide education and mentorship, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Night shifts with weekend/holiday rotations are required.

Qualifications

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in the United States
• State license must reflect VA qualification standards
• Credentialing may be required
• English proficiency required for direct patient care
• Foreign education requires degree equivalency validation when applicable
• US law and VA policy govern nursing practice

Responsibilities

• Provide and lead evidence-based care for psychiatric mental health patients
• Lead shift reports, warm hand-offs, and nurse-led psychoeducational groups
• Use therapeutic communication, de-escalation techniques, and recovery-oriented language
• Participate in MH interdisciplinary treatment team and safety rounds
• Direct nursing education, orientation, competencies, and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain professional boundaries and protect patient safety
• Oversee licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate

Skills

English proficiency

Nursing leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

De-escalation techniques

Recovery-focused communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or related field with BSN

Job description

The Inpatient Mental Health Registered Nurse position is with the Veterans Health Administration, VA Boston Healthcare System, at VA Brockton, MA. This full-time role focuses on evidence-based psychiatric nursing care, patient safety, and recovery-oriented practice within a multidisciplinary team.

The RN will lead shift activity, provide education and mentorship, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Night shifts with weekend/holiday rotations are required.