Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration | Des Moines, United States | Posted June 27, 2026
Job Description
Summary The Inpatient Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN) provides and leads the provision of competent, evidence-based care, the psychiatric MH RN independently provides patient-centered and recovery-oriented care, millieu management, and maintains self awareness wile caring for patients living with MH conditions. *** This is a Temporary NTE 1 year, Intermittent position Responsibilities Major duties include but are not limited to: Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Facilitate shift reports, warm hand-offs, and nurse -led psychoeducational groups; use therapeutic communication te...