VA
Licensed Practical Nurse- Inpatient Mental Health
Veterans Health AdministrationSioux Falls, SD · full time · Entry
$42,850 – $70,191
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 4, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
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