The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran. The perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, outstanding customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include, but are not limited to: Performs within this functional statement under guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee. Tasks require basic technical competence and skill. Provides practical nursing care with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. Supports the care in the Community Living Center settings. Meets the needs of all customers while supporting the Medical Center and Service missions.
Communicates and treats customers in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customers with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately. Provides care and/or services appropriate to the age of the patients being served, and which is appropriate to the cognitive; emotional, and chronological maturation of the patient.
Work Schedule: Dayshift, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm or 7:30 to 8:00 pm with rotating, weekends and holidays. Tour will be determined at the time of selection. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 930840, 930850, 930860,930870 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Education: Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) formerly known as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), at the time the program was completed.
Exceptions include: Health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment. VHA employees who were converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C.
7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160, enacted November 21, 1983, and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576, enacted October 28, 1986; and for their future personnel actions under this authority. The waiver will not apply to persons appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405 after these conversions. Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school.
Maria.Cate@va.gov · 317-626-4529
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $43632 – $75788/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-14.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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