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Registered Nurse (Domiciliary Mental Health)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Registered Nurse job on the Domiciliary Mental Health Team at the Bath VA Medical Center in Bath, New York, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The job works day shifts Monday to Friday, is on-site only, and is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan repayment program. There is 1 vacancy.

1 vacancy; this announcement may also be used to fill additional vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or owe allegiance to the United States. Former Education Debt Reduction Program participants cannot apply for that incentive.

What you would do

  • Provide evidence-based, recovery-oriented care to assigned mental health patients.
  • Facilitate shift reports, warm hand-offs, and nurse-led psychoeducational groups.
  • Take part in mental health team meetings, safety rounds, and environment of care rounds.
  • Document nursing assessments, risk screens, and nursing care plans.
  • Report safety concerns and respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies.
  • Share knowledge with colleagues to support safe, quality nursing care.

Do you qualify for VN?

With experience: Your experience is matched to nursing grade levels, from Nurse I, Level I up to Nurse III. For example, Nurse I, Level III needs 2 years of professional nursing experience, with 1 year at Nurse I, Level II. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts. Prior mental health or substance use treatment experience is preferred.

With education: You must graduate from a nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or another accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. An associate degree or diploma in nursing can qualify you at the lowest level. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) can qualify you at Nurse I, Level II. A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) can qualify you at Nurse I, Level III. Foreign degrees above associate level need a formal equivalency validation.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted nurse registration in a U.S. state, territory, Puerto Rico, or D.C.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV); the 2-page resume limit does not apply
  • Transcripts, if you qualify through education
  • Copy of your nursing license or professional certification
  • DD-214 with dates and character of service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof, if you claim 10-point veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on your questionnaire and documents. Your nursing experience is checked against five areas: practice, veteran and patient-driven care, leadership, professional development, and evidence-based practice and research.

Tips for this job:

  • Apply to the Education Debt Reduction Program within four months of appointment if you want loan repayment, and confirm you are not a former participant.
  • Describe your nursing experience clearly, with dates and hours per week, because the agency verifies all experience.
  • If you qualify through education, send transcripts from accredited schools only, and claim veterans' preference in the questionnaire if you are eligible.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 07:30 to 16:00 Eastern time. This is not a virtual position.

Incentives and relocation: Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which can repay up to $200,000 in student loans over 1 to 5 years. You must apply within four months of appointment, and VHA decides approval. Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, unless citizens cannot be recruited for the role
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID; non-REAL ID driver's licenses not accepted since May 7, 2025
  • Pre-employment physical exam
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required, unless a medical or religious exemption is granted
  • English proficiency required for direct patient care
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$74,106 – $129,998 per year
Pay scale and grade
VN · VA nursing
Location
Bath, New York
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Nurse (0610)
Announcement
CBTE-13105347-27-JG

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