Practical Nurse (Mental Health)

Summary Mental Health Inpatient We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Inpatient Mental Health / Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program. In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care, supporting individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, many experiencing homelessness. Providing compassionate, trauma-informed care in a structured, recovery-oriented environment. This is full time at 40-hours per week. Responsibilities VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Under the direct supervision of the RN, MD, DO, NP or PA the Practical Nurse is held accountable for delivering direct patient care to adult through geriatric aged patients. He/she recognizes the age-related needs and demonstrates knowledge and care appropriate to that age group. He/she considers the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the patients, demonstrates competence, and correctly provides appropriate care for that age group or groups. The incumbent will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safety, stabilization, and therapeutic interventions in a structured setting. Duties include but are not limited to: Collects data and collaborates in the assessment of the health status of a patient. Implements aspects of the plan of care as delegated. Participates in the evaluation of patient responses to interventions. Participates in health teaching and counseling to promote, attain, and maintain the optimum health level of patients, as delegated. Recognizes, reports and record promptly all changes in physical condition and behavior of patients. Completes routine documentation of results of care and treatment according to policy, guidelines, instructions, (e.g. flow sheets) utilizing the electronic record and information network. Differentiates between emergent and non-emergent conditions. Reports promptly and accurately records critical/emergency situations. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and /or behavioral problems. Demonstrates a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO. Technically efficient 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 patients' conditions. Observes, identifies and responds to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment assisted care and patient/family education. Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex, diagnostic tests and /or specialized practices or procedures. Delivers direct nursing care to patients/residents. Monitors patient status and side effects or complications from medications as prescribed. Maintains accurate documentation and comply with regulatory and program standards. Responds to medical and provides psychiatric crises intervention, ensuring safety and stabilization. Educates patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and coping strategies. And Assumes other related duties. Inpatient Units - Part of being an employee with the Bedford VA includes taking care of all of the veterans across the hospital. All inpatient units include Mental Health, Acute Psychiatric, Long Term Psychiatric, Residential, Long Term Care, Short Term Care, Hospice, Rehabilitation, and Dementia. All staff are required and may have to float to support the needs of the inpatient units. Work Schedule: Multiple tours available; to be discussed at interview and determined on selection. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Functional Statement #: F1966, F1967, F1968, F1969 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Notifications: This position is covered by a special rate. Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C. u00a7 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement. Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment. This is an open continuous announcement until June 25, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. 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. 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: 2026-03-30