Licensed Practical Nurse

Veterans Health Administration

Georgetown (DE)

On-site

USD 67,000 - 87,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Paid time off

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration at Georgetown CBOC seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver compassionate, high-quality nursing care for veterans. You will administer medications, prepare patients for procedures, and collaborate with the team to support wellness and safety.

This full-time federal role offers a competitive salary range, formal leave benefits, and potential telework eligibility under weather conditions. Applications close 2026-09-30.

Qualifications

Technically skilled in initiating and completing nursing duties across patient populations.
Experience with preparing and administering prescribed medications and treatments.
Strong communication with patients and families to support care goals.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to veterans with professionalism and quality.
Carry out prescribed medications and procedures per policies/procedures.
Identify urgent patient care needs and initiate appropriate interventions.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Communication

Education

LPN/LVN credential

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse performs in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran.Major duties include, but may not be limited to: Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.

Carry out assigned patient care based on the patents' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information. Identify and respond to the patient's needs for care including medication equipment-assisted care and (patient/family education).

In organizing and delivering care, the LPN/LVN recognized and considers emotional, socio-economic, and age-related factors. Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures. Recognize urgent and emergent patient care situation, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.

Understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions to situations, and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients, family members, and other staff.

Established constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes, and to promote positive relationships, communication and socialization skills, Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery.

Performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patients, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing, and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and following the procedure.

Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice. Performs other duties as assigned. VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): 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)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). Telework: Ad-hoc only related to weather conditions. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 05765F. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Requirements & Education

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/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $66724 – $86741/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.