Inpatient Mental Health RN - EDRP Eligible

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (Inpatient Mental Health) within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides direct patient care on the Mental Health Inpatient Unit and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to plan and deliver recovery-oriented care.

Responsibilities include medication administration, care coordination, and participation in psychoeducational groups and discharge planning. This role supports professional development and adheres to VA nursing standards.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with eligible state licensure.
• Preferred 2–3 years of mental health nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise direct patient care on the Mental Health Inpatient Unit.
• Administer medications and perform procedures per policy.
• Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team and conduct rounds.
• Facilitate nurse-led psychoeducational groups and discharge planning.

Skills

English proficiency

RN licensure

MH nursing experience

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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

ICD degree equivalency evaluation

Tools

ICD degree equivalency evaluation

Job description

The Registered Nurse (Inpatient Mental Health) within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides direct patient care on the Mental Health Inpatient Unit and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to plan and deliver recovery-oriented care.

Responsibilities include medication administration, care coordination, and participation in psychoeducational groups and discharge planning. This role supports professional development and adheres to VA nursing standards.