Outpatient Mental Health Registered Nurse

Preferra Insurance; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Federal employee benefits

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Phoenix seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to support Veteran care coordination from admission through discharge.

The role emphasizes patient education, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and adherence to safety guidelines in a high-demand outpatient setting. The RN will contribute to quality improvement efforts, maintain professional standards, and participate in program-specific requirements such as education and licensure updates.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a valid RN license.
• Formal degree verification may be required for foreign education.
• PMH-BC certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care in coordination with the Veteran care team.
• Lead care coordination from admission to discharge.
• Deliver patient education and self-management guidance.
• Follow facility policies and safety protocols; participate in quality improvement.
• Collaborate with inter-disciplinary team to improve outcomes and continuity of care.

Skills

English proficiency

Nursing care

Care coordination

Mental health nursing

PMH-BC (preferred)

Education

BSN or ADN from accredited program

State RN license

Nursing licensure prerequisites

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Phoenix seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to support Veteran care coordination from admission through discharge.

The role emphasizes patient education, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and adherence to safety guidelines in a high-demand outpatient setting. The RN will contribute to quality improvement efforts, maintain professional standards, and participate in program-specific requirements such as education and licensure updates.