Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Quick Facts

• Schedule: 7:30pm–8:00am, plus an additional 8-hour shift per pay period; rotating weekends and holidays

Description

The Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse performs assigned duties to deliver appropriate patient care within the scope of an LPN/LVN, with completed work typically reviewed by an RN or physician as required. Duties include administering prescribed medications and treatments, monitoring and documenting patient responses, escalating deviations and urgent/emergent changes, assisting with diagnostic procedures, and educating patients and families. The role may also include precepting less experienced LPNs/LVNs and nursing assistants.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, perform, and complete assigned patient care duties for variable patient populations

• Use clinical judgment to determine the order and sequence of procedures and treatments

• Observe physical and emotional changes, document findings accurately, and report deviations to RN/MD/DO

• Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous) and perform treatments per established policies

• Recognize urgent or emergent situations, seek assistance, and initiate emergency interventions as directed

• Provide patient/family education and incorporate emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and age-related factors

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

• Serve as a preceptor to orient, educate, and train less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs for support duties

• Continuously pursue education opportunities and share new knowledge with the nursing team

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases (step rate may reflect higher/unique qualifications)

• 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 parental leave after 12 months

• Child care subsidy for eligible full-time employees after 60 days (up to 25% of eligible costs, with a monthly maximum)

• Retirement: federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions

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

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

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Graduate of an approved practical or vocational nursing program

• Full, active, current, unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or DC

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Pass pre-employment physical examination

• Complete online onboarding and other pre-employment requirements

• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

• May be subject to urinalysis testing prior to appointment (refusal may result in denial)

• Selective Service registration required for eligible males

• Required to serve a 1- or 2-year trial period as a condition of employment