This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.
Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
The Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is located within the Specialty Clinic of the Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center. The incumbent is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the Veteran. The scope of assigned duties will be determined by the grade in which the incumbent is selected.
Duties include but are not limited to the following: Provide practical nursing care in outpatient specialty clinics under RN or provider supervision. Administer prescribed medications and treatments; monitor and document patient responses. Perform routine and specialty clinical procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, bladder scans, ear lavage, and assist with diagnostic testing. Conduct focused assessments, screening, and pre-visit calls to support clinic workflow.
Recognize urgent/emergent situations and initiate emergency interventions as directed. Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, and self-care using motivational interviewing. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and maintain clinic flow. Serve as a preceptor for newer LPNs, nursing assistants, and health technicians. Support clinic operations including scheduling, secure messaging, and supply management.
Accurately document care, assessments, and patient education in EMR systems. Identify equipment or safety issues and maintain infection control compliance. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm; with possible evening and weekend shifts. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact VISN2EDRPCoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 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/.
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amirah.williamsward@va.gov · 2158345652
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $42981 – $66565/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-08.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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