Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Quick Facts

• Role: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Setting: VA Community Living Center for eligible Veterans requiring nursing home-level care
• Schedule: Rotating tours including nights, weekends, and holidays

Description

Provide compassionate, veteran-centered practical nursing care in a safe, home-like environment. Administer medications, perform basic treatments, monitor and document patient responses, support patient education, and assist with activities of daily living. Work as part of the nursing team, including emergency response and coordination of care priorities.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications via all routes; carry out basic treatments as ordered
• Monitor patients’ responses to medication/treatments, report changes, and document effectiveness
• Participate in planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care using focused assessment
• Provide or reinforce patient and family education; document effectiveness
• Assist patients with activities of daily living toward rehabilitative/restorative goals
• Perform escort and sitter duties based on veteran care needs
• Recognize life-threatening conditions; initiate/assist with CPR and appropriate interventions and promptly notify RN/MD/DO
• Address medical/psychiatric emergencies and apply learned skills to resolve clinical emergencies
• Use least restrictive preventive techniques for patients displaying disruptive behaviors
• Follow policies for patients on suicidal codes, in restraints, or in seclusion
• Apply ethical principles and seek assistance with ethical issues
• Work independently by setting priorities and coordinating duties
• Communicate professionally with internal/external customers and resolve concerns accurately and timely
• Collaborate and delegate appropriately to expedite patient care while ensuring compliance
• Participate in unit-based performance improvement projects
• Recognize equipment breakage/malfunction, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies; report for corrective action
• Participate in educational activities and share new knowledge with staff
• Serve as preceptor, mentor, and/or coach to other nursing staff

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Full, active, current, and unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure
• Graduate of an approved practical/vocational nursing program
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Ability to meet physical standards; may require a pre-employment physical evaluation
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Complete required online onboarding and pre-employment processes (including I-9)
• Pass required pre-employment evaluation and testing if applicable
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• Complete a 1–2 year trial period for continued employment

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases
• Paid time off: 37–50 days annual paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)
• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid leave after 12 months
• Child care subsidy eligibility after 60 days for qualifying full-time employees
• Retirement: traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and other qualifying factors.