# Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/0d308f39-30cc-47de-b3c1-e7ef2fcdeffc

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Portland, OR
- Salary: 96237 – 161801 USD per year

## Summary

This is an inpatient psychiatric nursing role at the VA where you provide direct care to patients with mental health conditions, participate in therapeutic groups and treatment teams, and maintain a safe care environment. It suits registered nurses starting their mental health practice or those with experience in psychiatric settings seeking stable federal employment with strong benefits and loan repayment support.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

De-escalation Techniques, Patient Safety

## Required

- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license from a US state or territory
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (ACEN or CCNE accredited)
- English language proficiency in written and spoken form
- Ability to work variable night shifts (1900-0730) on compressed 12-hour schedules

## Nice to have

- Master's degree in nursing or related field
- Specialized psychiatric or mental health nursing experience
- Experience with de-escalation and psychiatric emergency response

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890960400