This Licensed Practical Nurse position is located in the Primary Care Service Line, but will provide Specialty Care. This position will be located temporarily in St. James, MO until our new facility in Rolla, MO becomes operational; projected March 1, 2027.
VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice. Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patents' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information.
The duties of the LPN include but are not limited to: Consistently communicates and treats customers (patients, visitors, volunteers, and all Medical Center staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customers with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.
Provides care and/or services appropriate to the age of the patients being served, and which is appropriate to the cognitive; emotional, and chronological maturation of the patient. Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age specific needs and to provide care needed as described in the services' policies and procedures.
Takes into consideration age-related differences of the various Veteran populations with this institution. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 07:30am-4:00pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 elocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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/.
rachel.kempker@va.gov · 573-926-9547
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $47658 – $81189/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-29.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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