What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN, Mental Health position at Dayton VA Medical Center?
The LPN will practice on 7 South, a secured, acute inpatient psychiatric unit or in the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MHRRTP). The LPN is aware veterans with a dual diagnosis will include mental health diagnosis, co-existing with a substance abuse diagnosis, as well as a possible co-morbid medical condition. The LPN delivers theoretically and scientifically based nursing care to an assigned group of veterans. He/she is constantly building upon current clinical competencies. Serves as an advocate for the veteran and is obligated to demonstrate nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory attitudes and behaviors that are sensitive to veteran diversity. The LPN is accountable to function as an effective team member.
Demonstrates dependability and reliability by scheduling and using leave appropriately for positive impact on patient/resident care
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31,431.00 - $55,855.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Psychiatry
Physical Setting:
- Hospital
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Differential pay
- Overtime pay
COVID-19 considerations:
VHA health care personnel are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation prior to start date.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dayton, OH 45428: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- LVN (Preferred)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- LPN (Preferred)
- LPN license (Required)
Work Location: One location