Dedicated LVN - Mental Health Care, Full-Time

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Long Beach VA Health Care System is seeking a full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) within the Mental Health Department. Applicants pending completion of education or licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic requirements include U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, graduation from an approved nursing program, and active, unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program or NLNAC-accredited program with the appropriate licensure meeting VHA education requirements.
• Active, full, current and unrestricted licensure as a Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) in a US state/DC.
• U.S. citizenship and English language proficiency for direct patient care positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to diverse patient populations in a mental health setting.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient responses.
• Observe and respond to patient needs, coordinate with RNs and physicians as required.
• Participate in educational activities to enhance nursing skills.

Skills

Patient care

English proficiency

Education

LPN/LVN licensure

Job description

The Long Beach VA Health Care System is seeking a full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) within the Mental Health Department. Applicants pending completion of education or licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic requirements include U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, graduation from an approved nursing program, and active, unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure.