Outpatient Mental Health Licensed Practical Nurse

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse who reports to the Nurse Manager, this practical nurse will initiate, perform, and complete assigned duties including implementing orders and providing care to variable patient populations.

Provides specialized practical nursing care in outpatient Mental Health clinics under general supervision. Incorporates patient assessment data into treatment planning and supports development and modification of individualized care plans. Recognizes and documents subtle changes in mental status, behavior, and physical condition, and promptly reports findings requiring provider intervention. Uses practical knowledge of human behavior, motivations and reactions to situations in working effectively with patients, family and other staff members. Observes, identifies and responds to the patients needs for nursing, medication, and equipment assisted care and recognizes deviations from normal. Assists RN and providers in prioritizing care needs, adjusting care plans, and coordinating follow-up based on patient response. Administers prescribed medications and treatments accurately, including monitoring for and responding to early adverse reactions. Identifies urgent or emergent behavioral health concerns and immediately engages appropriate clinical staff, RN or APN, to ensure patient safety. Communicates effectively with patients and families experiencing behavioral, emotional, cognitive, or motivational challenges, promoting treatment adherence and wellness. Serves as a resource to clinic staff, assisting with complex outpatient workflows and supporting unlicensed personnel in safe care delivery. Participates in process improvement, patient experience initiatives, and development of educational materials while consistently applying customer service standards. Actively seeks ongoing education and contributes to the professional development of peers in outpatient Mental Health services.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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 #: FS-62389F Outpatient Mental Health LPN.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.