Licensed Practical Nurse (Long-Term Care)

Quick Facts

• Role: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Care setting: Community Living Center (geriatric residents)
• Schedule: Primarily nights; may include 8- and 12-hour shifts, days/nights/weekends/holidays as needed

Description

Provide holistic, resident-centered practical nursing care for geriatric patients with complex medical conditions in a Community Living Center. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, use the nursing process to direct care, observe and respond to residents’ needs (including medication and equipment-assisted care), and participate in code events. Support Cultural Transformation efforts to create a home-like environment for residents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, efficient, coordinated resident care with self-direction while working closely with the interdisciplinary team
• Apply a holistic approach addressing physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being
• Use the nursing process to guide care for geriatric residents
• Observe, identify, and respond to resident needs, including medication, equipment-assisted care, and patient/family education
• Organize and deliver care while considering emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and age-related factors
• Maintain current BLS Heart Saver certification and participate in code events
• Embrace Cultural Transformation efforts for a “home like environment”

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Full, active, current, unrestricted LPN (licensed practical or vocational nurse) licensure
• Graduate of an approved practical/vocational nursing program
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English
• Selective Service registration (for males born after 12/31/1959)
• Subject to background/security investigation and drug screening (urinalysis) if selected
• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements (including acceptable identification)
• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• Current BLS Heart Saver certificate
• Meet physical requirements, including ability to lift/push/pull/carry at least 35+ lbs and other listed demands
• Complete a required 1–2-year trial period and receive written certification to continue employment

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annual paid time per year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)
• Paid parental leave: up to 12 weeks after 12 months of employment
• Child care subsidy for eligible full-time employees after 60 days
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (with 5 years vesting) and federal 401K (up to 5% contributions by VA)
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
• Comprehensive federal benefits package (eligibility depends on position type)

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

This position may be eligible for EDRP student loan payment reimbursement. You must meet individual eligibility requirements and submit your EDRP application within 4 months of appointment.