This position is within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) located at the Augusta VA Medical Center. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Nurse Manager or Designee for the Nurse, Geriatrics Service. The LPN performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care service, positive customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the Veterans.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties may include but not limited to: Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice. Participates in the patient care needs, outlined in the patient care plan, according to hospital policy and procedures. All patient care, by the LPN, is planned and coordinated with the health care team.
All patient care is thoroughly documented in the patient record as an integral part of the patient care planning process during the episode of care. Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
Appropriately carries out assigned patient care based on the patents' conditions; uses judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and accurately recognizes, reports and records relevant patient information. VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Various Shifts, Rotating Weekends and Holidays Telework: Not Available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 60945F, 60946F, 60947F, 60948F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. 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) 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)
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/.
Jose.Pena2@va.gov · 404-321-6111 X121640
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $42066 – $76560/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2027-01-25.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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