Mental Health RN – EDRP Eligible

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

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Eligible

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration's Bedford VA Healthcare System in Bedford, MA invites applications for a Registered Nurse in the Mental Health service. This permanent, full-time role focuses on patient-centered, recovery-oriented care for individuals with substance use and mental health conditions.

Duties include group facilitation, therapeutic communication, safety oversight, and comprehensive documentation.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduate nursing from an approved program with eligibility for RN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care in mental health and substance use settings.
• Conduct psychoeducational groups and apply therapeutic communication techniques.
• Document assessments, plans, and rounds per facility policy.
• Support safety and environmental care, and respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

RN licensure

Education

BSN or equivalent

RN license (US)

Job description

Veterans Health Administration's Bedford VA Healthcare System in Bedford, MA invites applications for a Registered Nurse in the Mental Health service. This permanent, full-time role focuses on patient-centered, recovery-oriented care for individuals with substance use and mental health conditions.

Duties include group facilitation, therapeutic communication, safety oversight, and comprehensive documentation.