VA
Licensed Vocational Nurse-Behavioral Health-Education Debt Reduction Program
Veterans Health AdministrationLas Cruces, New Mexico · full time
$40,753 – $74,170
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 29, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
The VA is hiring a Licensed Vocational Nurse for behavioral health clinics who will handle patient screening, vital signs, medication administration, immunizations, and clinical documentation across multiple specialty clinics. This role suits nurses with behavioral health experience who want federal employment, job security, and up to $200,000 in education debt repayment through the EDRP program.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
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What they ask for
Required
- Current, unrestricted LVN/LPN licensure
- U.S. citizenship or approved non-citizen status
- Graduation from accredited practical or vocational nursing program
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- GS-3 through GS-6 grade level qualifications depending on experience
Nice to have
- 2+ years ambulatory behavioral health nursing experience in BHIP/PACT settings
- Experience with medication administration and monitoring in outpatient behavioral health
- Experience providing patient education and medication support
- Experience working with complex mental health conditions
- Flexibility and adaptability for floating between clinics