Inpatient Mental Health LPN/LVN – Full-Time

MePA; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Practical Nurse position in the Nursing Service (Mental Health) at the Bedford VA Medical Center in Bedford, Massachusetts, offers a full-time role with 40 hours per week. You will provide direct patient care to adults across mental health units under RN/MD supervision.

The role emphasizes adherence to licensure standards, documentation in the electronic health record, patient education, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Shifts may include days/evenings/nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
• Current, active, unrestricted LPN/LVN license.
• Ability to work under supervision of RN/MD and provide direct patient care.
• US citizenship or eligibility according to VA policy.
• Mental health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adults through geriatric patients in inpatient mental health.
• Collect data, assess health status, and participate in care planning.
• Document care and patient responses in the electronic medical record.
• Assist in health teaching and counseling to patients and families.
• Act as a preceptor and mentor for less experienced staff when needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Patient care delivery

Team collaboration

Education

LPN/LVN license and educational program

Tools

LPN/LVN licensure

Job description

The Practical Nurse position in the Nursing Service (Mental Health) at the Bedford VA Medical Center in Bedford, Massachusetts, offers a full-time role with 40 hours per week. You will provide direct patient care to adults across mental health units under RN/MD supervision.

The role emphasizes adherence to licensure standards, documentation in the electronic health record, patient education, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Shifts may include days/evenings/nights and weekends.