Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Quick Facts

• Role: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

• Work schedule: 24/7 rotating holidays, evenings, overnights, and weekends

• Virtual: Not a virtual position

• Work model: Compressed/Flexible (available)

Description

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse performs assigned duties to promote quality healthcare and positive customer service under the guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee. The role includes providing practical nursing care across variable patient populations, administering and documenting medications, and observing, recording, and reporting patient information. You also support patient and family education and help maintain a safe therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsible, accountable practical nursing care under general supervision of an RN or physician

• Perform assigned nursing duties using clinical judgment for care sequencing and procedures

• Prepare, administer, and document oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications per local policy

• Document observations, treatments, and nursing care in the computer record

• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly seek assistance from an RN or MD/DO; assist with emergency measures

• Maintain a safe and therapeutic patient environment; report equipment breakage/malfunction, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies

• Provide education to patients and/or families regarding medication, healthcare plans, recovery, prevention, self-care, and prescribed treatment regimens

• Interact professionally with patients, families, and all care team members while meeting customer service standards

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required

• Graduate of an approved practical/vocational nursing program

• Full, active, current, unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation; must complete required onboarding and pre-employment steps

• Urinalysis drug screening if selected for a testing-designated position

• Selective Service registration required for eligible males

• Seasonal influenza vaccination required

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases

• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annual paid time off per year (including leave and sick leave) and 11 paid Federal holidays

• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment

• Child care subsidy: potential eligibility after 60 days for qualified full-time employees

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

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

• Comprehensive federal benefits package (eligibility depends on position type)