Registered Nurse - Outpatient Mental Health

The Outpatient Mental Health (MH) Registered Nurse gains awareness of the principles and goals of outpatient mental health treatment by understanding practices related to patient-centered care, recovery-oriented principles, community ­based care, and self-awareness related to caring for patients living with mental health conditions. Duties include but are not limited to: Outpatient Mental Health (MH) Registered Nurse (RN) supports staff in providing a full range of nursing care to clients with complex care needs, assuming responsibility and accountability for all nursing actions Attends and participates in MH interdisciplinary team huddles and meetings Uses therapeutic communication techniques, practices de-escalation techniques, utilizes recovery-oriented language, and provides Veterans, their family members, and/or significant others with education regarding their illness, medications, and treatment plan Participates in warm hand-off, care coordination, liaising with Inpatient MH Uni