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Eating Disorder Nurse - RN

Dominion Hospital

Falls Church, VA

Position Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day Shift (Rotating Weekends)

Salary Scale: $37.66-$56.48

Make a Difference in the Mental Health!

Dominion Hospital, the only freestanding mental health facility in Northern VA, is seeking an experienced Eating Disorder Nurse - RN to join our talented team! The Eating Disorder Nurse - RN is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive and compassionate care using established nursing models.

The Eating Disorder Nurse - RN serves as an advocate for the patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization's vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance

If you're passionate about mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Competitive pay

• Paperless, quick onboarding 

• Warm, family-like culture, supportive leadership

• Recognition programs & employee appreciation events

• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement plan, PTO, holiday pay)

• Generous employee referral program

• Annual performance reviews

• Support for personal well-being (EAP programs, mental health resources)

• Opportunities for advancement

• Strong mentorship and orientation programs

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient and employee safety

What You'll Do

• Assesses, monitors, and documents patient conditions, responses to treatment, and changes in status throughout the continuum of care.

• Administers medications, treatments, and nursing interventions in accordance with provider orders, established policies, and professional standards of practice.

• Evaluates patient safety risks, pain levels, and potential signs of abuse or neglect, initiating appropriate interventions and reporting concerns as required.

• Develops, implements, and coordinates individualized, evidence-based plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.

• Provides patient, family, and caregiver education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, recovery goals, self-management strategies, and discharge planning.

• Leads and coordinates care delivery by delegating responsibilities appropriately, supervising assigned team members, and promoting effective teamwork.

• Utilizes the nursing process and psychiatric nursing standards to provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care.

• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and support systems to promote recovery, improve coping skills, and support positive mental health outcomes.

• Facilitates individual and group education related to mental health, substance use disorders, relapse prevention, crisis management, stress reduction, and wellness promotion.

• Demonstrates competence in crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and the safe application of seclusion or restraint in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.

• Promotes patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and patient experience.

• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.

• Participates in professional practice activities, shared governance initiatives, continuing education, and ongoing professional development.

• Supports organizational goals through responsible stewardship of supplies, equipment, staffing resources, and operational efficiency.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma-Required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing-Preferred

Licensure: Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment or a multi-state compact license, as applicable.

Certifications: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required and Crisis Prevention Institute required as a part of the general hospital orientation.

Experience: 1+ years of applicable experience-Required

We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for our job opportunities.

Dominion Hospital has provided quality healthcare services for close to 50 years! Our 116-bed hospital is one of the region's leading mental healthcare facilities in Northern Virginia. Our convenient location in suburban Falls Church, VA offers a full range of treatment options with a distinctive focus on crisis intervention and stabilization through our inpatient, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP). Our patients receive the best quality care through specialized services in safe, healthy, confidential, and trauma-informed environments.

At Dominion Hospital, our care-like family culture extends to our patients, our people, and our community. We are committed to each other. When we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

Join our team and help create a safer environment for patients, visitors, and employees while advancing excellence in healthcare. Apply today!