Inpatient Mental Health RN – Shift Lead & Recovery Care

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs in Jackson, MS seeks an inpatient/mental health registered nurse responsible for delivering and supervising patient care across the continuum. The role emphasizes education, self-management, and patient satisfaction, while adhering to VA policies and ensuring safe medication administration.

The RN will influence outcomes by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, guiding nursing education, and supporting continuous quality

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an approved nursing program.
• Active US RN license required.
• Foreign-educated nurses need degree equivalency validation.
• Comply with VA Handbook 5005 Appendix G6.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise direct patient care.
• Coordinate care focusing on education and self-management.
• Ad administer medications per policies and guidelines.
• Lead in interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.
• Support nursing education, orientation, and competencies.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Nursing degree

RN license (US)

Foreign edu equivalency eval

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs in Jackson, MS seeks an inpatient/mental health registered nurse responsible for delivering and supervising patient care across the continuum. The role emphasizes education, self-management, and patient satisfaction, while adhering to VA policies and ensuring safe medication administration.

The RN will influence outcomes by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, guiding nursing education, and supporting continuous quality