Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Quick Facts

• Monday–Friday, 07:30–16:00 (not a virtual position)

Description

The Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides assigned nursing duties that promote quality healthcare and outstanding customer service in a veteran-focused environment. The role performs patient care tasks under general supervision of an RN or physician, including administering prescribed medications and treatments, documenting patient responses, and escalating urgent or emergent conditions as directed.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, perform, and complete assigned duties providing care to variable patient populations
• Deliver patient care based on patient conditions; use judgment to select appropriate sequence of procedures and treatments
• Observe, identify, and respond to patient needs, including medication and equipment-assisted care
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous) and perform treatments per established policy
• Monitor for physical and/or emotional changes, document accurately, and report deviations to RN/MD/DO
• Recognize urgent/emergent situations, seek RN/MD/DO assistance, and initiate emergency interventions as directed
• Provide patient and family education considering emotional, socioeconomic, cultural/spiritual, and age-related factors
• Recognize equipment/safety hazards or supply deficiencies and report for corrective action

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Full, active, current, unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth (or District of Columbia)
• Graduate of an approved practical/vocational nursing program
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Complete required onboarding and pre-employment requirements (including I-9 documentation)
• Selective Service registration (males born after 12/31/1959)
• Urinalysis drug screening for testing-designated positions
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• May require physical examination
• 1–2 year trial period with written certification required for continued employment

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annually (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)
• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months
• Child care subsidy eligibility after 60 days (income-eligible)
• Retirement: federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contribution
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options
• Telework: ad-hoc