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Licensed Practical Nurse-Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment Program
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 49 days ago
About the Role
This Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is assigned to the Mental Health Service, Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program at the Saint Cloud VA Medical Center, where Veterans receive comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation services for mental health conditions such as PTSD, depression, and substance use disorders. The LPN serves as a valued member of the nursing team, providing direct patient care activities and clerical support under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Provider.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This occupational series is eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
- →Repayment is limited to $40,000 annually, up to $100,000 in lifetime awards.
- →Participants must sign a three-year service agreement and maintain an acceptable level of performance to remain eligible for this program.
- →Contact VHAV23SLRP@va.gov for more information.
- →Duties include but are not limited to: Delivers comprehensive physical and emotional support to Veterans facing mental health challenges, as well as addressing their behavioral and physical requirements within the established scope of practice.
- →Administers medications and injections to patients in accordance with facility policies, utilizing expertise in both medical and psychiatric medications relevant to the mental health environment.
- →Collects urine samples and administers breathalyzer tests, along with other point-of-care specimen collection as required.
- →Completes clinical reminders and reports data findings to the clinician, provider, or registered nurse.
- →Facilitates therapeutic communication with Veterans and their families.
- →Initiates and evaluates Veteran's participation in community groups and community meetings.
- →Conducts focused assessments and implements both non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
- →Communicates any deviations from the established baseline to the RN or Provider.
- →Educates veterans and their family members about common medical conditions, medications, and prescribed treatment plans.
- →Records observations and relevant information related to patient care in the electronic medical record system.
Requirements
- ✓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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must participate in pre-employment physical examination/evaluation.
- ✓Must obtain/maintain basic life support (BLS) certification.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: c60a4ccc-7990-4385-b23b-3d814c1a258b
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