# Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (Mental Health)

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/f317bc78-7cd0-4982-a8e7-2a1e7d409846

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

- Employment type: full time
- Location: Bedford, MA
- Salary: 63709 – 98657 USD per year

## Summary

This is a full-time licensed practical nurse role in the Mental Health Inpatient Program at the VA Bedford Healthcare System, serving veterans with psychiatric and behavioral health needs. The position involves direct patient care, medication administration, documentation, and collaboration with RNs and physicians across a variety of mental health and residential rehabilitation units.

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

## Skills named

Emergency Response, Medication Administration

## Required

- Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license (full, active, current, unrestricted)
- Graduation from an approved practical or vocational nursing program
- English language proficiency in spoken and written form
- U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen status
- Ability to work variable shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

## Nice to have

- 1 year of experience in Mental Health or Detox work
- Experience in hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or supervised medical facility

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890651800