Licensed Practical Nurse

Veterans Health Administration

Louisville (KY)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 81,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Louisville, KY seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Emergency Department. You will provide direct patient care, administer medications, and monitor patient conditions with oversight from an RN/MD. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and timely communication with the care team.

The position offers competitive pay, federal benefits, and opportunities for professional development within the VA system.

Qualifications

Must hold an active LPN license.
Experience providing emergency department nursing care preferred.
Ability to observe, document, and report patient condition changes.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under RN/MD guidance.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments.
Monitor patients and promptly report changes in condition.

Skills

LPN license

Emergency care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Preceptorship

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Robley Rex VA Healthcare System, Louisville, Kentucky is currently recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse-Emergency Department Louisville, Kentucky 603.

Key Responsibilities

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations Knowledge and ability to appropriately 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; completed work should need only a general review by a registered nurse or physician for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures Ability to observe, 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/LPN/LVN recognized and considers emotional, cultural, spiritual, 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; observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medication/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent and emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed Knowledge and 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; effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients, family members, and/or other inter/external customers Knowledge and skill in 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 specialize equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during and following the procedure; serves as a preceptor in orienting, educating, and training less experienced LPNs/LPN/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex, specialized tests/procedures Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice Work Schedule: Based on the needs of the service Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases; when setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

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: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 40170F, 40171F, 40172F, 40173F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Special Salary Rate: VA73

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 $51778 – $81381/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.