Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Quick Facts

• Role: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) – GS-3 to GS-6 (full performance level: GS-6)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

• Work setting: Not virtual

Description

Provide responsible, accountable LPN/LVN nursing care for a variety of patient populations. Apply clinical judgment to deliver care based on patient conditions, recognize and report relevant information, and support preventive services, health coaching, and patient/family education. Establish home telehealth monitoring and support patient-driven, proactive care aligned with VHA primary care and health promotion guidance.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, perform, and complete assigned nursing duties

• Deliver care based on patient conditions, using appropriate procedure order and sequence

• Accurately recognize, document, and report patient information and responses to medications/treatments

• Provide patient and family health education for self-management, prevention, and wellness

• Lead as a patient advocate and team leader; support ongoing professional growth of the team

• Follow VHA Primary Care and Health Coaching/Health Education directives

• Provide clinical preventive services (screening, immunizations, counseling, and preventive medications)

• Establish and coordinate home telehealth monitoring using health informatics and telehealth technologies

• Prepare and assist with support duties for complex diagnostic tests/specialized procedures as permitted

• Serve as a preceptor for less experienced LPNs/LVNs and nursing assistants/health technicians

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

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

• Graduate of an approved practical/vocational nursing program

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Background/security investigation required

• Selective Service registration required (for eligible males)

• Complete VA onboarding and required pre-employment steps

• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation required

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases

• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annually (13–26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 federal holidays)

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

• Child Care Subsidy: eligible for up to 25% of eligible costs after 60 days (income and eligibility limits apply)

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

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

• Telework: not available