The Licensed Practical Nurse position is in Neurology Service as part of the Headache Centers of Excellence (HCoE) at the West Haven Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) located in West Haven, CT. This position is full time at 40 hours per week.
VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The individual filling this position will work closely with the Headache Center of Excellence (HCoE), which includes a multidisciplinary team with staff from Neurology, Pharmacy, Psychology, Nursing, and Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine Services, as well as lnterfacility sites.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Recognizes and quickly responds to emergency situations and makesappropriate and timely interventions. Observes and reports on patient's status and records objective and subjective data in the patient's record. Demonstrates the ability to observe, identify, and respond to patient needs for nursing, medication and equipment assisted care and to recognize deviations from normal.
Actively contributes to the interdisciplinary team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's treatment plan and promotes patient participation by fostering self-reliance and independence. Performs support duties for diagnostic or treatment procedures which may include preparing the patient, assisting in the procedure, preparing and passing materials, and monitoring the patient's condition.
Assists in scheduling and monitoring patients receiving care in the HCoE Infusion Center (in the ATU} and who are receiving specialized headache treatment on the inpatient Neurology service. Communicates and identifies anticipated patient care problems or problems which may impede the patient care. Identifies and contributes to the learning and cultural needs of patients which may be influenced by differences in social, religious customs and dietary habits.
LPN assigned to HCoE will perform duties which may include but not limited to: 1. Scheduling appointments. 2. Coordinating with support staff in Neurology to manage patients who are seen both in HCoE and General Neurology or Neurology Subspecialty clinics. 3. Monitoring the TMP system used for interfacility scheduling, and managing this program for providers who see consults throughout VISN-1 4.
Collaborate with providers and GPM regarding clinic profile management and performance improvement initiatives, including clinic slot utilization, reducing no-show rates, and addressing open encounters. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 689-F08720 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): 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/.
William.Bernard@va.gov · 203 932-5711 X18234
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $61290 – $79676/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-13.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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