This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Prepares, administers, records, and communicates results of medications, vital signs, treatments, etc. Under indirect supervision of the RN, functions as the primary nurse and gives the change of shift report to the oncoming shift nurse and NA. Carries out emergency measures and initiating procedures for obtaining medical/other types of assistance. Initiates CPR as needed.
Completes pain evaluations, and on the basis of pre-formulated guidelines, either provides education, or refers for further evaluation. Reviews the patient's progress toward established goals and motivates the patient toward the achievement of these goals. Documents as appropriate. Documents in medical record patient information including responses to treatments and procedures.
Obtain and process blood, urine and other samples for laboratory testing as ordered by a provider and in accordance with unit and facility guidelines. Preferred Experience: LPN experience in a long term care facility. Work Schedule: Varies must accept all shifts Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact V21CCOEEDRP@VA.GOV, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
alison.weatherill@va.gov · 7757867200
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $57106 – $103932/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-21.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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