Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse - Mental Health Residential Treatment Program (MH RRTP)

Within the Mental Health Residential Treatment Program (MH RRTP), the LPN/LVN is responsible for providing a wide range of patient care, diagnostic services, treatments, and documentation in psychiatric or substance use disorder settings under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). The LPN/LVN performs assigned duties under the guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee, requiring advanced technical competence and skill.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties of the LPN/LVN - MH RRTP include, but are not limited to: Provides therapeutic, rehabilitative, and preventive care to patients, including patient and family education on disease processes, medications, and treatment plans. Observes and identifies physiological and psychological changes in patient condition; accurately report and document findings, procedures, and medications administered. Prepares, administers, and monitors prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous) safely, recognizing contraindications and effectiveness. Performs basic and specialized nursing procedures under supervision (e.g., catheterization, nasogastric feeding, suctioning, sterile dressing application, suture removal) while maintaining aseptic technique and infection control protocols. Responds promptly to urgent and emergent situations such as cardiac or respiratory arrest, seizures, assaultive behavior, or suicidal/homicidal crises; initiate emergency measures and seek assistance as needed. Reviews patient charts, medical history, and care plans to communicate effectively and distinguish patient needs; deliver thorough hand-off reports. Monitors behavioral changes, provide emotional support, and escalate concerns to RN or provider; assist with mechanical restraints and monitor patients under suicide precautions, seclusion, or restraint per policy. Complies with safety standards, universal precautions, and facility protocols, including fire/disaster drills and security measures; report equipment malfunctions and safety hazards. Builds constructive relationships with patients, families, and staff, incorporating customer service standards and respecting privacy and dignity. Serves as a responsible member of the nursing team, orienting and training less experienced staff; act as a preceptor when need. Performs support duties for complex diagnostic tests and specialized procedures, including patient preparation, assisting during exams, and monitoring condition. Completed assignments independently, prioritize tasks, and resolve conflicts using sound judgment and interpretation of regulations. Seeks educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and share new insights with colleagues to improve practice. Work Schedule: 7:30 pm - 8 am, with rotating weekends and holidays (80 hrs./pay period), subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). 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. Functional Statement #: 01464F, 01465F, 01466F, 01467F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.