Registered Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health - Intermittent
This role is for a Registered Nurse specializing in inpatient mental health care within the Confidential Client. The nurse provides direct patient care, demonstrating leadership and evidence-based practice while managing complex client situations in a clinical setting. The position requires a valid nursing license, proficiency in English, and the ability to meet physical demands associated with nursing duties.
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Summary
This listing is for a Registered Nurse (RN) — Inpatient Mental Health (Intermittent) supporting a Confidential Client in the Healthcare & Nursing industry. The role is a contract (intermittent) position with full-time opportunities and requires current U.S. RN licensure. Competitive salary range listed below.
What You’ll Do
- Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients in an inpatient mental health setting.
- Complete patient assessments, develop and document nursing plans of care, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitor patient status, administer medications and treatments per orders, and recognize/communicate changes in condition.
- Apply therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques appropriate to psychiatric populations.
- Maintain accurate, compliant medical records and comply with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives and required trainings.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements (applicants must meet one of the education/licensure routes below):
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a professional nurse (RN) in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or D.C.
- Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (ACEN or CCNE accreditation at time of program completion).
- Candidates in master’s-level bridge programs who have completed coursework equivalent to a BSN may be eligible for temporary appointment pending licensure.
- Graduates of foreign nursing programs must have an unrestricted registration and may require a formal degree equivalency (e.g., ICD) for education higher than an associate degree.
- Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception: candidates who meet education requirements but lack licensure may be appointed temporarily while pursuing licensure (120-day initial appointment; extensions considered case-by-case).
Experience / level guidance:
- Nurse I, Levels I–III and Nurse II/III grade criteria follow VA qualification standards and depend on education and years of professional/specialized experience. See online assessment for dimension requirements and grade determination.
- Demonstrated ability to work with psychiatric populations and collaborate across disciplines is preferred.
Physical & Work Requirements
- Light lifting/carrying (<15 lbs) and routine patient handling tasks (pushing, pulling, walking, standing — 8–12 hour intervals).
- Reaching above shoulder, use of hands/fingers, kneeling, repeated bending, climbing (legs or legs & arms).
- Near vision correctable at 13"–16" (Jaeger 1–4); ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing (hearing aid permitted).
- Must meet any additional facility-specific health and safety requirements.
Compensation & Employment Type
- Salary range: $78,714 - $146,566 per year (as disclosed by the confidential client).
- Employment type: Contractor (intermittent), Full-time (per posting).
- This role may include conversion/appointment provisions for candidates meeting licensure and program completion requirements, per the client’s policies.
Location
- Dallas, TX — on-site inpatient mental health unit (authoritative location: Dallas, TX).
Why This Role
- Work with a recognized healthcare organization serving veteran and community populations.
- Opportunity to apply psychiatric nursing skills in an inpatient setting with structured clinical pathways and professional development tied to grade/level advancement.
Important Legal / Licensing Notes
- Applicants must be proficient in basic written and spoken English for direct patient care roles, per applicable federal requirements.
- Licensure, credentialing, and grade-level determinations follow the client’s published qualification standards and federal guidelines where applicable.
- This posting follows applicable U.S. and state hiring laws. No discriminatory language is used; all qualified applicants will be considered.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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