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Registered Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
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Iowa City, United States
Location
Iowa City
Posted
June 21, 2026
Commute
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Job Description
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 (one to five 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 The Inpatient Mental Health (MH) Registered Nurse (RN) provides and leads the provision of competent, evidence-based care, the psychiatric MH nurse independently provides patient-centered and recovery-oriented care, milieu management, and maintains self-awareness while caring for patients living with MH conditions. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Facilitate shift reports, warm hand-offs, and nurse-led psychoeducational groups; use therapeutic communication ...