Job Description

This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program. The person in this position will represent International SOS and provide services outlined below:

• Monitor and document patient progress and behaviors. 
• Facilitate group therapy sessions. 
• Advocate for patients needs and rights in various settings. 
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for patients. 
• Develop individualized nursing care plans based on patient needs and goals. 
• Administer medications and monitor their effects on patients. 
• Provide therapeutic communication and support to patients and families. 
• Monitor and document patient progress and changes in condition. 
• Implement interventions to promote mental health and manage crises. 
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care. 
• Educate patients and families about mental health conditions and treatments. 
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients. 
• Participate in discharge planning and aftercare followup. 
• Maintain professional standards and comply with regulatory guidelines. 
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training in psychiatric nursing. 

This list is nonexhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above. 

Qualifications :

Basic Requirements/Certifications:  

• Three (3) years current experience as a mental health nurse or equivalent specialty. 
• Current full active and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia. 
• National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEXRN) to obtain a nursing license. 
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 

Education Required: 

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or  
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). 

Physical Requirements: 

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. 
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. 
• May require bending stooping and lifting up to 25 lbs. 

Other Special Qualifications: 

• Must be able to read write and speak English to effectively communicate. 
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required. 
• Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance. 

Offer contingent on position being awarded. 

Additional Information :

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime

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