License Practical Nurse (BHIP)

<p>The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN is a vital member of the Mental Health Nursing Service (MHNS) Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Programs Teams (BHIP). The position is under the guidance of the BHIP Clinical Nurse Manager, who reports to the Chief, Mental Health Nursing, who reports to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN is a vital member of the Mental Health Nursing Service (MHNS) Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Programs Teams (BHIP). The position is under the guidance of the BHIP Clinical Nurse Manager, who reports to the Chief, Mental Health Nursing, who reports to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services. The incumbent is required to review medication orders and collaborate with the assigned BHIP Team. The incumbent provides long acting injectable behavioral health medications, and vaccines. The incumbent completes vital signs, 12 Lead EKGs and mental health clinical reminders for their BHIP team if needed, assists with other BHIP teams within BHIP Clinic. The incumbent provides short term one-to-one, eyes on care/close observation to maintain safety for suicidal and homicidal patients in their clinic work areas. The incumbent is required to provide all care in accordance with VHA policy to ensure that the services requested and provided are appropriate, timely and cost effective. The LPN is responsible to train and function as Telehealth Care Technicians in the BHIP clinic as needed VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Preferred Experience: Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-4:00PM or 8:00AM-4:30PM Recruitment Incentive : 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).. 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 #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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 examination. 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.<h3>Education</h3>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/.