Practical Nurse - Domiciliary

Butler VAHS is seeking compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MHRRTP). In this rewarding role, you will provide direct patient care, administer medications and treatments, support recovery and rehabilitation, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve Veteran well-being. Grow your nursing career while making a meaningful impact. Apply today!

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties: Uses sounds clinical judgment, demonstrates the ability to vary the order and sequence of assignments based on patient' conditions and needs. Utilizes knowledge of physical, social and emotional factors when planning patient care and uses this knowledge effectively in day to day interactions with patients and families. Recognizes deviations from normal and demonstrates the ability to respond to patients' immediate and long term needs. Performs complex treatments and procedures with exceptional skill and knowledge. As needed, prepares and administers medications correctly and understands the action and side effects of all medications administered. Performs complex treatments and procedures with exceptional skill and knowledge. Demonstrates age specific competency in delivering nursing care to clients from age 18 and over. Is able to distinguish the health needs related to age differences including the effects of substance abuse problems on the physical health of patients and provide age appropriate care. Participates in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings to assist in developing rehabilitative treatment goals for patients in the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Program (MHRRTP) program. As needed, provides escort duties to veterans based on their care needs. Delivers nursing care as needed and directed at any of the two sites comprising the VA Butler Healthcare System, i.e., emergency situation, staffing shortage, special projects. Applies knowledge of effective verbal interventions and preventative tactics when confronted with an aggressive and potentially assaultive patient. Utilizes knowledge of physical, social and emotional factors when planning patient care and uses this knowledge appropriately in emergency situations; during 1 :1 intervention or when 911 needs to be contacted. Recognizes and initiates life saving measures appropriately in the absence of other members of the health care team. Participates in planning and/or implementation of 911 or 1:1 services. Co-conducts groups to educate patients on medical aspects of their care while allowing them to share feelings, improve socialization skills and enhance their self-esteem. Applies knowledge of human behavior and the various degrees of physical and mental impairment, is able to modify patient/family teaching methods. Assists the professional nurse and allied health professionals in planning implementation of patient educational and recreational activities. Motivates patients to participate in learning and recreational activities to improve their quality of life. Recognizes patient care management difficulties or problems and makes suggestions for change. Communicates with residents and families in a calming reassuring and supportive manner. Assesses acute and subtle changes consistently in patients' mental and physical condition and intervenes appropriately. Adjusts assignments or prioritizes care based on his/her assessment of overall workload of the treatment team and patient care needs. Documents patient/resident response to the treatment plan, group therapy, patient education and other planned activities. Observes patient/residents of the MHRRTP per program guidelines and more frequently if clinically indicated. Recognizes and reports signs of physical and emotional abuse of patients, family and significant others. Establishes therapeutic relationships with MHRRTP residents and members of the treatment team. Maintains courtesy during telephone and direct verbal interactions with patient, families and visitors. Has ability to elicit feelings, attitudes and promote positive communication and social skills with patients/residents. Motivates others to support Medical Center/Service Line and MHRRTP policies and procedures. Demonstrates leadership with LPNs of lesser grade, social service assistants and health technicians in planning and implementing resident/patient care. Provides assistance to team members in managing difficult patients when acting as a team leader. Work Schedule: 1:30 pm - midnight; rotating weekends and holidays Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.