# Practical Nurse-Psychiatric

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/15ee8a46-7579-4244-ad51-a6143fe93777

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Buffalo, NY
- Salary: 40143 – 69480 USD per year

## Summary

A Licensed Practical Nurse position within the VA's mental health team, where you'd deliver routine nursing care to psychiatric patients under RN supervision, including medication administration, patient monitoring, and documentation in a 12-hour shift structure. The role suits nurses seeking stable government employment in behavioral health who are comfortable working within a structured, protocol-driven environment.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Documentation, Medication Administration

## Required

- Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse active unrestricted license
- U.S. citizenship or military health care education accepted by licensing body
- Graduation from approved practical or vocational nursing program
- Current BLS certification

## Nice to have

- Six months or more LPN/LVN experience
- Nursing care experience in hospital, clinic, nursing home or medical facility
- Graduation from approved school of at least 24 months duration
- Experience training less experienced nursing staff or assistants

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890260600