# Licensed Practical Nurse- Inpatient Mental Health

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/dc39ff97-fd75-4e0f-b000-f2cf4dd41ae1

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Sioux Falls, SD
- Salary: 42850 – 70191 USD per year

## Summary

This role provides inpatient psychiatric nursing care to Veterans in a VA hospital, supporting patient safety and therapeutic recovery through medication administration, crisis response, and milieu management. The position suits licensed practical nurses seeking meaningful work in mental health with federal employment stability, benefits, and shift flexibility.

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

## Skills named

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), De-escalation, Medication Administration

## Required

- Active, unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure
- US citizenship or VA sponsorship eligibility
- English language proficiency in written and spoken communication
- Graduation from an approved practical or vocational nursing program
- Ability to work rotating 8 or 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

## Nice to have

- Prior nursing experience in hospital, clinic, or patient care settings
- Experience with behavioral health or mental health patients
- Prior military service for leave accrual credit

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891355400