This Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse position is located within the Primary Care Service at the VA Providence Healthcare System. The position is permanent and full-time at 40 hours per week. This is an open continuous announcement open to the Public and internal, which will remain open until October 30, 2026. Qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager on a bi-weekly basis until position is filled.
VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Licensed Practical Nurse is held accountable for delivering direct patient care to adult through geriatric aged patients.
They recognizes the age-related needs and demonstrates knowledge and care appropriate to that age group while considering the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the patients, demonstrating competence and correctly providing appropriate care for that age group or groups.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Serves as an active member of the healthcare team with professional and supportive personnel; Attends meeting with the inter-disciplinary treatment team and contributes to the development and changes in the comprehensive treatment plans; Demonstrates the ability to vary the order and sequence of assigned procedures based on the knowledge of the patient's condition; Assumes the responsibility for patients, in accordance with standards and recommendations, with the Registered Nurse (RN) ultimately responsible; Identifies environmental hazards and initiates appropriate intervention; Adheres to safety regulations and infection control practices as outlined in the policy and procedure manuals; Collects data and collaborates in the assessment of the health status of a patient; Participates in health screening, clinical reminders, telephone calls and treatments as assigned; Participates in the evaluation of patient responses to interventions; Recognizes, reports and records promptly change in physical condition and behavior of patients; Completes routine documentation of results of care and treatment according to policy, guidelines, instructions/templates utilizing the electronic record and information network; Uses proper channels to resolve ethical issues; Differentiates between emergent and non-emergent conditions.
Reports promptly and accurately records critical/emergency situations; Takes proper precautions to prevent injury to self, patients and others; Identifies and reports unsafe conditions to appropriate officials; Serves as an advocate for the patient by communicating and collaborating with other health service personnel as delegated; Demonstrates common courtesy to patients, family members, visitors and staff.
Responds to requests for assistance promptly and in a professional manner; and Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Full-time, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (Tour of Duty will be determined based on the need of the facility.) Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Telework: Not AvailableFunctional Statement #: F08601, F08600, F08599, F08598 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Notifications: This position is a LIUNA Bargaining Unit position.
This position is covered by a special rate. Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees. Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment. This is an open continuous announcement open to the Public and internal, which will remain open until October 30, 2026.
Qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager on a bi-weekly basis until position is filled.
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/.
Elizabeth.Nowak@va.gov · 401-273-7100 X14335
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $48295 – $83131/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-19 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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