The VA Health System, has 1 vacancy for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse. The LPN will be fully qualified and certified to function in a clinical role and in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the Richmond Veterans Affairs Health Care System.
The Licensed Practical Nurse -Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation Program (PTRP) at the Central Virginia Healthcare System provides a progressive return to independent living through a comprehensive residential rehabilitation program focusing on home, community, vocational re-integration for Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members who have sustained brain injury due to trauma or other conditions. She/he will report directly to the Nurse Manager for PTRP.
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provision of direct nursing care to patients with an emphasis on patient teaching, care coordination, and interventions such assistance with donning prosthetic devices i.e., AFO, Splints, etc.
Possess knowledge and skills t promptly recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD for appropriate team intervention and effectively intervene, as directed, to assure the continuation of optimal, sage and therapeutic delivery of care. Assisting patients with disabilities achieve their treatment goals while promoting optimal functioning.
Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to meet patient centered rehabilitation goals. Perform procedures, treatments, and tasks as delegated. Address Clinical Reminders with appropriate consultations and alerts as indicated Use computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) to accurately document patient findings, and care provided per national VHA guidelines.
Administer medication in accordance with established Self Medication Administration Program (SMP)procedure/policy utilizing Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMS) documentation. Preferred experience Brain Injury experience, Medical Surgical experience, Rehabilitation experience, Mental Health experience Preferred Level of Education LPN or LVN Work Schedule: 11:30pm-8am to include some holidays and every other weekend Telework: NO Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: NO
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 $59079 – $76802/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-01.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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