Adult Trauma Mental Health Nurse (RN)

Job overview

The Adult Trauma Mental Health Nurse (RN) position is full-time and onsite in Falls Church, VA. The stated salary scale is $37.66–$56.48 per hour. Dominion Hospital is a freestanding mental health facility serving Northern Virginia. The nurse coordinates and delivers individualized, trauma-informed psychiatric care, working with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team to support safety, recovery, and positive clinical outcomes.

What you'll do

• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions and responses to treatment
• administer medications and nursing interventions
• assess safety risks and initiate appropriate interventions
• develop and coordinate individualized care plans
• educate patients and families
• coordinate care and supervise assigned team members
• provide trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care
• facilitate individual and group education
• use crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
• communicate with the care team
• participate in quality improvement and professional development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

adult trauma

mental health nurse

registered nurse

rn

psychiatric nursing

trauma-informed care

patient safety

falls church va

dominion hospital

rotating weekends

$37.66–$56.48/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• retirement plan
• paid time off
• holiday pay
• referral program
• employee assistance and mental health resources
• mentorship and orientation
• advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting lists day or night shifts and PRN days, with rotating weekends; the role requires an active RN license and at least one year of applicable experience.

About the employer

Dominion Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.