# Licensed Practical Nurse - Psychiatry

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/68dd46b6-1c18-4204-a877-7ea26cac094a

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

- Employment type: full time
- Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
- Salary: 49265 – 64044 USD per year

## Summary

This VA position serves psychiatric patients in a clinic setting, administering medications and providing direct nursing care to veterans while supporting their physical and emotional recovery. It suits licensed practical nurses seeking stable federal employment with comprehensive benefits and an education debt reduction program.

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

## Skills named

Emergency Response, Medication Administration

## Required

- Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse license (full, active, current, unrestricted)
- Graduation from approved practical or vocational nursing school
- U.S. citizenship or ability to recruit (non-citizens only if qualified citizens unavailable)
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- One year of experience at GS-5 level or equivalent for GS-6 appointment

## Nice to have

- Prior work or military service experience that may credit toward annual leave accrual
- Knowledge of fire safety, emergency and disaster procedures

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891221100