The Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse participates with the interdisciplinary team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the patient's treatment plan and interacts with patients in groups. The incumbent also observes, identified and responds to the patients' needs for nursing, medication, equipment and assisted care and recognizes deviations from the norm.
They also demonstrate the knowledge, skill and ability to recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to: Demonstrates a positive image of nursing and the Medical Center and the VHA. Attends in-service programs and completes mandatory in-services/reviews. Mentors new employees to the unit. Relates and interacts with patients and staff and treats internal/external customers with respect.
Demonstrates a practical knowledge of human behavior, motivations, and reactions to situations in working effectively with patients, family and significant others Participates in group meetings to help patients share feelings, interact and function in accordance with the patient's treatment plan. Demonstrates constructive relationships with individual patients to elicit feelings and attitudes and to promote positive relationships, communications and socialization skills.
Utilizes team building skills to work efficiently and effectively with other disciplines. Participates with the interdisciplinary team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the patient's treatment plan. Uses discretion in all confidential matters. Responds appropriately as a member of the Cardiac, Disaster, Violence, Fire Fighting, and/or Code Yellow Team. Handles assignments to other areas with professional behavior.
Willingness to accept organizational changes and accepts constructive ideas for the betterment of the organization. Performs other duties as assigned. Makes a significant contribution to promote the patient's return to health by guiding and encouraging the patient in self-care activities while including the family in the patient's treatment program. Gives specific, meaningful instructions and explains to patients regarding the purpose of special diagnostic tests.
Collects or assists with the collection of all types of specimens including gastric analysis Administers oral and parenetical medications excluding investigational drugs. Utilizes Omnicell medication system per policy. Charts and reviews electronic orders from a Physician's order sheet with RN verification. Assists with maintaining a safe and hazard free environment. Monitors patients on 1:1 suicide or safety watch.
Has knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) in partnership of medical facility policies; this knowledge helps the LPN in this role to play an active part within the mental health population. Responsible for triaging scheduled Veterans for routine administration of antipsychotic injections, walk in, and crisis patients. Follows facility policy on the use of psychotropic medication.
Assists with monitoring lab values of certain psychotropic medications, ensuring the veteran gets the required monitors done in a timely manner. Has knowledge of Voluntary and Involuntary commitments to the in-patient psychiatric unit, in accordance of facility policy and Pennsylvania Chapter 5001.71 to 5001.90A.
Ensures adequate 1:1 coverage for the S/H Veteran while in the MHC and often times remains with the Veteran in the Emergency Department (ED) while medical clearances are being obtained. Educates the Veteran about Mental Health Clinic (MHC) services offered in the MHC to include: Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Military Sexual Trauma (MST), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anger Management, Wellness Groups and Community programs.
Meets weekly with their assigned Behavioral Health Integration Program (BHIP) team to discuss and seek guidance with any high risk patients or to address possible ethical issues. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 4:00pm - 12:00am, with rotation to holidays and weekends.
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
chandijo.brooks@va.gov · 716-207-6823
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $37187 – $67679/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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