Mental Health Registered Nurse (PRN)

Aptive Resources; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing provider is seeking a Specialized Mental Health RN to deliver patient-centered care in a dynamic outpatient environment. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, coordinating with teams, and applying therapeutic techniques to manage patient emotions. Candidates should have a current RN license, strong communication skills, and three years of mental health experience. This position supports veterans and emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based care. It offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the well-being of those served.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license.
• BLS certification.
• Three years of mental health experience.
• Ability to function in a high-paced, stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Document in electronic medical records.
• Apply de-escalation techniques and PMBD strategies.
• Provide evidence-based individual support.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Strong communication skills

Cognitive behavior therapy principles

De-escalation techniques

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)

Tools

Electronic medical record documentation

Job description

Job Title: Specialized Mental Health RN
Location: Miami VA Medical Center: 1201 NW 16th St, Miami, FL 33125
Shift Schedule: PRN; day shift vs night shift

Position Description: The Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN) plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to patients with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses in an outpatient setting. In this dynamic and high‑paced environment, the Mental Health RN must balance clinical expertise with strong communication skills to provide patient-centered care while ensuring safety for patients, staff, and visitors.

Unit Description: The William “Bill” Kling Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic provides comprehensive consultation, evaluation, and treatment services for a wide spectrum of mental and behavioral health conditions. Their dedicated team supports Veterans facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, substance use and addictive behaviors, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and combat-related stress. The clinic also offers specialized care for emotional and cognitive concerns, including anger management, relationship difficulties, memory issues, intrusive thoughts, and self‑harming or aggressive behaviors. Through compassionate, evidence-based, and Veteran-centered care, the clinic promotes recovery, resilience, and improved quality of life for those who have served.

Primary Responsibilities

RNs working in the Mental Health Outpatient Clinic shall be responsible for:

• Patient assessments
• Interdisciplinary team coordination
• Electronic medical record documentation
• Applying de‑escalation techniques and Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMBD) strategies to help people manage their emotions and behavior
• Providing evidence-based, individual support, such as cognitive behavior therapy principles for depression and anxiety
• Administration of Long-Acting Injections

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred, Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) accepted.
• BLS certification.
• Three (3) years mental health experience.
• Ability to function in a high‑paced, stressful environment.

About Aptive

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results-driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.