Registered Nurse Manager- Mental Health

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (1 to 5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Responsibilities Major Duties: Clinical Operations & Patient Safety - Ensures continuous monitoring and safety checks in accordance with suicidal and homicidal risk protocols, contraband prevention procedures, elopement policies, and mental health observation standards. - Oversees implementation of trauma-informed care, de-escalation strategies, and approved behavioral management interventions (e.g., CPI/PMDB-trained approaches). - Ensures staff competency in psychiatric emergency response, i...