REGISTERED NURSE PSYCHIATRIC / MENTAL HEALTH

Company: CLFC Healthcare
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description POSITION SUMMARY CLF Consultants LLC seeks a Registered Nurse to provide emergency nursing care to Veterans presenting to the Emergency Department at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. The incumbent will perform triage, stabilization, and management of patients across the full acuity spectrum, from minor complaints to life-threatening emergencies. The ED serves a large and diverse Veteran population with complex medical, surgical, psychiatric, and substance use presentations. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform triage assessments using the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) or facility-designated triage system to prioritize patient acuity and treatment urgency Provide emergency nursing care to patients presenting with acute medical, surgical, traumatic, psychiatric, and toxicological conditions Initiate emergency interventions including airway management, cardiac monitoring, IV access, medication administration, and resuscitation per established protocols Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and procedural sedation per physician orders and ED standing protocols Assist physicians with emergency procedures including intubation, central line placement, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture, and wound repair Continuously monitor and reassess patients throughout their ED stay, recognizing and communicating changes in clinical status Coordinate patient dispositions including admissions, observation placement, inter-facility transfers, and discharge planning Manage behavioral health emergencies including crisis intervention, safety precautions, and coordination with psychiatric services Document all triage assessments, nursing interventions, medication administration, and patient outcomes per ED documentation standards Maintain competency and readiness for mass casualty incidents and disaster response per facility emergency management plans Comply with EMTALA requirements, VA patient safety standards, and ED-specific infection control protocols MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Ohio or a Nurse Licensure Compact state with Ohio privilege Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program (minimum) Minimum two (2) years of emergency department nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association or equivalent Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a VA background investigation and obtain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) credential from BCEN Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification Prior experience in a VA Medical Center or federal healthcare facility Triage experience in a high-volume emergency department (25,000 annual visits) Experience managing psychiatric emergencies and behavioral health presentations Company Description CLF Consultants LLC, operating as CLFC Healthcare and Communications, stands at the intersection of healthcare excellence and communication accessibility. As a certified Small Disadvantaged Business with over 13 years of federal contracting experience, CLFC has earned the trust of premier government agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Social Security Administration. Our mission is clear: Where Healthcare Meets Communications. This philosophy drives everything we do, from delivering American Sign Language and Certified Deaf Interpretation services through our nationwide network of over 300 credentialed interpreters to providing comprehensive healthcare staffing solutions that address the evolving needs of our clients. CLFC is growing, and we are seeking dedicated professionals who share our commitment to service excellence. Our expanding portfolio of federal contracts underscores our commitment to delivering solutions that meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and client satisfaction. This growth positions CLFC as the partner of choice for agencies requiring reliable, mission-critical support. We invite you to join a team where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Company Description CLF Consultants LLC, operating as CLFC Healthcare and Communications, stands at the intersection of healthcare excellence and communication accessibility. As a certified Small Disadvantaged Business with over 13 years of federal contracting experience, CLFC has earned the trust of premier government agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Social Security Administration.\r\n\r\nOur mission is clear: Where Healthcare Meets Communications. This philosophy drives everything we do, from delivering American Sign Language and Certified Deaf Interpretation services through our nationwide network of over 300 credentialed interpreters to providing comprehensive healthcare staffing solutions that address the evolving needs of our clients.\r\n\r\nCLFC is growing, and we are seeking dedicated professionals who share our commitment to service excellence. Our expanding portfolio of federal contracts underscores our commitment to delivering solutions that meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and client satisfaction. This growth positions CLFC as the partner of choice for agencies requiring reliable, mission-critical support.\r\n\r\nWe invite you to join a team where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

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