Licensed Practical Nurse (Surgical)

Quick Facts

• Role: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (Surgical)
• Position type: Intermittent

Description

In this intermittent LPN/LVN role, you support surgical services by entering OR surgical requests, helping coordinate preoperative evaluations/appointments, and collaborating with clinic, OR, and anesthesia teams to finalize the weekly OR schedule. You will observe patient symptom status, triage emergent needs, perform preoperative EKGs as needed, and reinforce pre-op instructions during patient follow-up calls. You will also provide practical nursing care within scope of practice, document actions, and meet clinical guideline and prevention standards.

Responsibilities

• Enter OR surgical requests; assist Surgical Specialty Clinic care managers/schedulers with preoperative evaluations and appointments
• Collaborate with Surgical Specialty Clinics, the OR, and Anesthesia Services to develop/finalize the weekly OR schedule
• Observe symptoms, identify emergent needs, triage appropriately, and make appropriate referrals
• Perform EKGs for preoperative patients as needed
• Follow Clinical Practice Guideline and Prevention Index standards within scope
• Call Veterans to confirm arrival times for surgery, verify ride arrangements for outpatient surgery, confirm a responsible adult for discharge, and reinforce pre-op education from the pre-op clinic RN/anesthesiologist/surgeon
• Provide a full range of practical nursing care, assist less experienced staff as needed, administer and document prescribed medications and treatments per policy, and assist with emergency measures as directed

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Full, active, current, unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth (or D.C.)
• English proficiency (written and spoken)
• Pass pre-employment physical examination
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Complete VA onboarding; required identification documentation (REAL ID compliance effective May 7, 2025)
• Participate in seasonal influenza vaccination program
• Successful completion of all “Required Documents” for the application

Benefits

Federal employee benefits are available, with eligibility depending on position type (intermittent) and other factors. Contact the hiring agency for specific benefits details.