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About this role
The Outpatient Mental Health (MH) Registered Nurse supports staff in providing a full range of nursing care to clients with complex care needs in an outpatient mental health setting. Duties include attending and participating in MH interdisciplinary team huddles and meetings, using therapeutic communication techniques and de-escalation techniques, providing Veterans and family members with education regarding illness, medications, and treatment plans, participating in warm hand-off and care coordination, responding to psychiatric and medical emergencies, documenting nursing triage assessments and patient plan of care, and maintaining professional boundaries.
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship
RN License
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Background check
Pass drug screening
Pre-employment physical examination
Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master's degree in nursing
1 year of experience
Benefits
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000
Competitive salary with regular salary increases
Performance awards
50 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Federal health insurance
Vision insurance
About the employer
UV
US Veterans Health Administration
Hospital
The U.S. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the healthcare arm of the Department of Veterans Affairs, operating as the nation's largest integrated healthcare system serving America's veterans. The Seattle, Washington (98108) location is part of this federal healthcare network, which…
3.7 Google rating
What reviewers appreciate
+Noble and mission-driven work serving veterans and their families
+Clear core values (I CARE: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence) guiding all interactions
+Interdisciplinary team collaboration model
What reviewers flag
−Tiered hiring preference limits external applicant opportunities, with first consideration given to current permanent VA employees
−Strict educational and experience requirements (BSN with 2 years or MSN with 1 year specialized experience) may create barriers to entry
−Federal hiring process may be slower and more bureaucratic than private sector
Benefits: Specific benefits package details were not provided in the available research. The VA operates as a federal government employer under the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Anchorage sits between the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet, offering urban conveniences alongside ready access to Alaska's wilderness. Outdoor recreation, frequent wildlife sightings, and long summer days define daily life for nurses who relocate here.
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