License Practical Nurse - Nursing Mental Health; BHIP

Summary

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. The LPN also performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, outstanding customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

• United States Citizenship:
  Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Licensure.
• Full‑active‑current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State – Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. – Puerto Rico) of the United States – or District of Columbia.
• An LPN/LVN who has or has ever had any license(s) revoked – suspended – denied – restricted – limited – or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in chapter 3 – section B – paragraph 16 of this part.
• Education.
• Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
• Verification can be obtained from the State approving agency or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission – 61 Broadway – 33rd Floor – New York – NY 10006.
• Additional information may also be obtained from the NLNAC Website.

• 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.
• 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.
• Technically proficient in initiating – performing – and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
• Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patents' conditions.
• Use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments.
• Accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information.
• Completed work should need only a general review by a registered nurse or physician for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures.
• Ability to observe – identify and respond to the patient's needs for care including medication equipment‑assisted care and (patient/family education).
• In organizing and delivering care – the LPN/LVN recognized and considers emotional – cultural – spiritual – socio‑economic – and age‑related factors.
• Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral – topical – subcutaneous – intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures.
• Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medication/treatments – promptly and accurately documenting noted changes – and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO.
• Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent and emergent patient care situation – seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO – and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
• Knowledge and understanding of human behavior – patient motivations and reactions to situations – and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients – family members – and other staff.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday 07:30‑4:00 PM or 08:00‑4:30 PM Compressed/Flexible:
  Per Agency policy Telework:
  Not Available Virtual:
  This is not a virtual position.
• Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
  Not Authorized.