Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Quick Facts

• Role: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) in a Specialty Care Outpatient Clinic

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 08:00–16:30

Description

The LPN/LVN provides safe, individualized nursing care in a specialty outpatient clinic setting, performing more complex assignments with independent technical judgment. The role includes initiating appropriate actions based on patient observations, administering medications and treatments, supporting diagnostic testing, and documenting and reporting relevant patient information to the RN/provider. The position emphasizes teamwork, customer service standards, and emergency preparedness.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of LPN/LVN care for physical and psychological needs

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with Veterans, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals

• Observe patients for physical/emotional changes, document accurately, and report deviations to RN/provider

• Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous) and perform treatments per policy

• Assist with complex diagnostic tests/specialized procedures (prepare patients, assist examinations, handle specialized instruments/equipment, monitor before/during/after)

• Recognize the need for and institute emergency response

• Contribute as a responsible member of the nursing team and maintain established customer service standards

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficient in written and spoken English

• Active, full, current, unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or District of Columbia

• Graduate of an approved practical/vocational nursing program accredited by ACEN

• Subject to background/security investigation; pass pre-employment physical evaluation

• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements (including acceptable identification)

• Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement

• Complete application requirements listed in the announcement

• Participate in a 1- or 2-year trial period during which fitness and continued employment advancement of public interest are evaluated

Benefits

• Paid time off: 37–50 days annual paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)

• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of employment

• Child care subsidy after 60 days (for eligible employees)

• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions

• Insurance: health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options

• Federal employee benefits vary by position eligibility