The Northeast Ohio VA Healthcare System Community Outpatient Service is currently recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse position at the Youngstown Outpatient Clinic in Specialty Care. The LPN is a direct care provider whose scope of practice includes providing comprehensive Nursing care for the assigned care service unit or program. The LPN functions under the guidance of the Registered Nurse, Physician, and/or Licensed Independent Provider.
Total Rewards - LPN Duties include, but are not limited to: Provides Nursing care for adults with population specific needs by incorporating pertinent physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs into the patient plan of care. Accurately prepares and administers medications. Properly performs treatments and procedures. Provides direct Nursing care to patients based on individualized plan of care, reinforces teaching and written instructions initiated by the RN or Provider.
Collaborates with the RN to establish priorities for patient care within the specialty care clinics. Functions with minimal supervision. Demonstrates the ability to vary the order of and sequence of assigned procedures based on the patients' condition. Seeks direction from the RN or Provider to confirm plan of care. Recognizes signs and symptoms of medical and behavioral emergencies and responds appropriately. Responds promptly to patient requests for assistance.
Knowledge of accrediting bodies and national patient safety goals. Knowledgeable about life safety, fire, and occupational regulations. Responds to environmental, medical, and psychiatric emergencies appropriately. Knowledgeable of infection control policy and procedures. Knowledgeable in safe body mechanics, patient safety measures, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Proficient in safe patient transfers and assist devices.
Competent in using medical equipment and technical procedures in assigned services: glucometers, respiratory equipment, hyfrecators, and other medical surgical specialty equipment. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not eligible Virtual/Remote: This is not a virtual/remote position. Functional Statement #: 95374-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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/.
joseph.amato@va.gov · (216) 701-0469
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $65392 – $85011/yr.
Applications close on 2026-08-31.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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