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Nurse – Inpatient Mental Health

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a part-time, permanent nurse job in inpatient mental health at the VA Portland Health Care System in Portland, Oregon, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The work includes variable night shifts from 7 PM to 7:30 AM, and the job is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which helps repay student loans.

1 vacancy, which may be used to fill additional vacancies

Can you apply?

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

  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

This job is open to the public and to current federal employees of the hiring agency. You must be a U.S. citizen, a national, or owe allegiance to the U.S., and first consideration goes to current permanent Portland VA employees.

What you would do

  • Attend and observe nurse-led psychoeducational groups.
  • Use therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques with patients.
  • Join shift report, mental health treatment team meetings, and emergency responses as directed.
  • Spot safety concerns and hazardous items to keep the unit safe.
  • Document nursing assessments, care plans, and safety observations per facility policy.
  • Keep professional boundaries and seek guidance to improve mental health care.

Do you qualify for AD?

With experience: Your experience is matched to a grade level. For example, Nurse I, Level II needs 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level I, plus an associate degree or diploma, or a BSN with no extra nursing experience.

With education: You must be a graduate of a professional nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or meet the listed foreign or bridge program rules. Degrees above associate level from foreign schools need a formal equivalency validation. Graduate Nurse Technicians may get a 120-day temporary appointment while pursuing a license.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full, active, unrestricted nursing registration in a U.S. state, territory, Puerto Rico, or DC

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or CV
  • Official transcript
  • License, if applicable
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if claiming veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof, if claiming 10-point veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications through an online occupational questionnaire. Your experience is checked for quality across five nursing areas, and your application and documents are verified. Errors, omissions, or missing documents may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Submit a long-form resume or CV, since the 2-page resume limit does not apply to this job.
  • Describe your nursing experience clearly and specifically, because the agency will not assume anything about your experience.
  • If you plan to apply for EDRP, submit that application within four months of appointment and contact VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov with questions.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Part-time, 24 hours per pay period. Variable night shifts from 1900 to 0730, with variable 12-hour shifts and possible additional shifts.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) student loan repayment, with awards up to $200,000 over one to five years after approval. You must apply within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants cannot apply. Permanent change of station (PCS) moving expenses are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required (non-citizens only in limited cases)
  • Urinalysis drug test before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Background and security investigation
  • Acceptable ID required; non-REAL ID licenses not accepted after May 7, 2025
  • Must pass pre-employment physical
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required, or an approved exemption
  • English proficiency required for direct patient care
  • Possible probationary period
  • Excepted Service job; does not give competitive status

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
$96,237 – $161,801 per year
Pay scale and grade
AD · Administratively determined
Location
Portland, Oregon
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Part-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Nurse (0610)
Announcement
CBSV-13103608-27-DMJ

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