Licensed Vocational Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health

Summary The Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for Inpatient Mental Health (2S) within the Nursing, Mental Health Department. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to: Provide age-specific nursing care tailored to meet individual patient needs. Adapt nursing interventions based on patient condition, preferences, and response to treatment. Identify and respond appropriately to emergency situations, including initiating CPR when necessary. Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatments, and care plans while reinforcing RN-led education. Follow established nursing procedures and standards of care in clinical practice. Utilize sound judgment when planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. Contribute to the development and evaluation of individualized patient care plans. Independently plan, organize, and prioritize nursing assignments efficiently. Administer medications according to policies and document their administration accurately. Recognize medication side effects and report concerns promptly to the Registered Nurse. Monitor and document patient responses to medications, including IV infusions. Record and report changes in patient condition, vital signs, and pain levels to the RN. Maintain a clean, safe, and hazard-free environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Comply with safety regulations, utilize protective equipment properly, and report safety concerns. Participate in mandatory training, safety drills, and emergency preparedness activities. Involves regular and recurring exposure to infection and transmittal diseases. Risks and discomfort associated with confused, disoriented patients and/or patients with psychiatric disorders/history Nursing care preformed comprises a segment of nursing care and contributes to the delivery of health care and the recover of the patient. Work Schedule: Night Shift, 7:30pm - 8:00am, Rotating Weekends and Holidays Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 (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 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

Created: 2026-02-05