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

Quick Facts

• Role purpose: Provide assigned nursing duties that promote quality healthcare, positive customer service, and an environment committed to serving Veterans

• Supervision: Performs duties under frequent guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee

Description

The LPN/LVN supports patient care by administering prescribed medications and treatments, monitoring patients’ conditions, and documenting and reporting relevant changes to the appropriate provider. The role requires basic technical competence to perform assigned duties across variable patient populations, including support duties for specialized diagnostic practices and serving as a preceptor for less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular; and possibly intravenous) and perform treatments per policy

• Assess and recognize patient condition changes, including medication/treatment effects; document responses and deviations

• Select and sequence appropriate procedures and treatments; recognize and report urgent or emergent situations and initiate emergency interventions as directed

• Record and report observations; accurately document medications and treatments

• Perform blood collection when necessary and follow specimen collection and critical value follow-up protocols in collaboration with providers

• Support complex diagnostic tests/specialized procedures: prepare patients, assist examinations, handle specialized instruments/equipment, and monitor before/during/after procedures

• Complete clinical reminders and communicate courteously with patients, families, coworkers, and the public

• Participate in performance improvement and seek educational opportunities to enhance nursing practice

• Serve as a preceptor for orienting/educating/training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs for support duties related to more complex procedures

• Complete additional assigned duties

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

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

• Graduation from an approved practical/vocational nursing program (state-approved and/or NLNAC-accredited)

• Selective Service registration (for males born after 12/31/1959)

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete required online onboarding and pre-employment requirements (including acceptable identification)

• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination

• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation is required

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases

• Paid time off: 37–50 days annual paid time offer per year (annual leave, sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays)

• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of employment

• Child care subsidy after 60 days for eligible full-time employees meeting income criteria

• Federal retirement pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions

• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many programs can carry into retirement

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility for qualified applicants (up to $200,000; application within four months of appointment)