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What is the difference between Va Nurses In vs Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)?

AspectVa Nurses InLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, VA-specific trainingLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
Work EnvironmentVA hospitals, clinics, veteran care facilitiesHospitals, long-term care, clinics
Employer & IndustryVeterans Affairs (VA) healthcare systemVarious healthcare settings including private and public
Common Search & ComparisonVa Nurses In vs LPNLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Va Nurses In are registered nurses with specialized training for VA healthcare settings, often requiring an RN license and VA-specific certifications. LPNs have a practical nursing license and typically work in similar healthcare environments but with different scope of practice. Both roles are vital in patient care, but Va Nurses In generally have more advanced responsibilities and educational requirements compared to LPNs.

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Registered Nurse-Mental Health

Mobile, AL • On-site

US Department of Veterans Affairs
Public Administration • 10K+ employees
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 675 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN)

Duties

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides competent, evidence-based care, the psychiatric MH nurse independently provides patient centered and recovery-oriented care, milieu management, and maintains self-awareness while caring for patients living with MH conditions. The nurse coordinates and actively participates in MH interdisciplinary treatment team, MH Environment of Care rounds, and psychiatric emergencies, reports and addresses safety concerns, and documents nursing assessments, nursing plan of care, patient safety observations, and environmental safety rounds according to facility policy, to include other duties but are not limited to:

  • The nurse will assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and enhance outcomes utilization.
  • This nurse integrates MH knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgment and is self-directed in goal setting for managing complex situations, validates understanding of the rationale for care processes and decisions.
  • The nurse will demonstrate the ability to cope with and manage competing priorities. The nurse demonstrates competence in MH practice and decision-making, deliberate planning, and critical thinking skills.
  • The nurse coordinates and actively participates in MH interdisciplinary treatment team, MH Environment of Care rounds, and psychiatric emergencies, reports safety concerns, and documents nursing assessments, nursing plan of care, patient safety observations, and environmental safety rounds according to facility policy.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards

Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (Subject to change based on needs of the facility)

Telework: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

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