The Eastern Oklahoma Veterans Affairs Medical Center is hiring four (4) Licensed Practical Nurse(s) located in Tulsa, OK.
VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Licensed Practical Nurse - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-LPN-Career-Flyer.pdf Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties and Responsibilities: Demonstrates the ability to exercise independent technical judgments. Possess and applies a comprehensive working knowledge of the principles, art, and science of practical nursing.
Demonstrates broader knowledge skill with respect to these responsibilities than employees at lower grades. Responsible for goals and interventions that promote Veterans in attaining maximum functional potential. This knowledge base includes the use of Veteran care data to initiate active contributions to the Veteran's overall health plan. Knowledgeable of program regulations and performs objectives of the nursing program.
Promotes and demonstrates nursing concepts in the Medical Center. Works in collaboration with the Registered Nurse (RN), and or Health Care Provider (HCP). Demonstrates the ability to work independently without the need for readily available supervision and communicates effectively with the Veteran, families, caregivers, professionals, and other supportive staff.
Demonstrates understanding of age and population-specific characteristics that affect the health care needs of the Veteran. Adheres to standards of practice and safe technique in preparation and administration of medication. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the effects and/or reactions caused by medications, treatments, and procedures.
Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly records and reports these observations. Performs personal care, diagnostic support duties, and treatments according to procedure under the direction of the professional nurse in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
Appropriately triages and prioritizes patient needs as routine, urgent, or emergent in the clinic setting and modifies patient care/treatment plan as needed. Seeks assistance of the RN and/or MD and initiates appropriate emergency interventions as directed. Checks patient into the clinic, interviews patient, and documents intake data as per policy. Completes assignments in a timely manner with constructive utilization of remaining time.
Embodies the ICARE core values of the organization. Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence creating a culture of caring and civility that supports our mission. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, always communicating respectfully and professionally with patients, families, professionals, and supportive personnel.
Establishes constructive relationships with patients, their families, and co-workers to promote positive relationships, communication, and socialization skills. Clearly demonstrates ability to comprehend, interpret, and function within the individual's discipline as a licensed practical/vocational nurse. Independently plans and organizes patient care assignments to meet the needs of the clinic.
Provides education, develops educational tools, and facilitates training for LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants (NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs) to better understand specialty clinic processes and procedures at minimum on an annual basis. Participates in ongoing activities/education/certification opportunities demonstrating personal accountability for owning one's practice.
Work Schedule: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
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) Functional Statement #: 55871A
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/.
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This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $65176 – $84731/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-10.
There are 4 openings for this position.
This is a Monday- Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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