Lpn- Inpatient Behavioral Health

Work Schedule: 2 Full time day shift positions available: 8am-8p rotating weekends/holidays

Duties as assigned:

Assists with maintaining a safe and hazard free environment.
Monitors patients on safety watch.
Has knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM-5) in partnership of medical facility policies; this knowledge helps the LPN in this role to play an active part within the mental health population.
Is responsible for triaging scheduled Veterans for routine administration of antipsychotic injections, walk in, and crisis patients.
Follows facility policy on the use of psychotropic medication.
Assists with monitoring lab values of Lithium, Depakote, and Naltrexone, ensuring the veteran gets the required monitors done in a timely manner.
Assists with Voluntary and Involuntary commitments to the in-patient psychiatric unit, in accordance of facility policy and Pennsylvania Chapter5001.71 to 5001.90A.
Ensures adequate 1:1 coverage for the S/H Veteran while in the MHC and often times remains with the Veteran in the Emergency Department (ED) while medical clearances are being obtained.
Educates the Veteran about Mental Health Clinic (MHC) services offered in the MHC to include: Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Military Sexual Trauma(MST), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anger Management, Wellness Groups and Community programs.
Meets weekly with their assigned Behavioral Health Integration Program (BHIP) team to discuss and seek guidance with any high risk patients or to address possible ethical issues.

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.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• 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).

Qualifications

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,479.00 - $62,755.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Differential pay

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person