Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care.
The Licensed Practical Nurse successfully performs activities appropriate to his/her grade as outlined in the Licensed Practical Qualification Standard. This Standard identifies the educational, experiential and competency requirements for the LPN at each grade. Be technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
Use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments. Use knowledge to appropriately carry out assigned patient care, with only a general review by the RN for the appropriateness and conformity of the care with established policies and Procedures. In the Community Living Center, LPNs are required to provide direct resident care, medication administration, treatments and nursing documentation.
VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse Work Schedule: Intermittent, 330pm-12am; 2330-0800 or as needed Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
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 # 25454F, 25495F, 25496F, 25497F 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/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $53532 – $87896/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-18.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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