Licensed Practical Nurse

Veterans Health Administration

Pocahontas (AR)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 82,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Job summary

The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Pocahontas, AR, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Community-Based Outpatient Clinic. The role supports the PACT team, documents patient care, and ensures safety and quality standards.

Applicants must submit transcripts and qualify through federal hiring channels. The position offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and federal benefits.

Responsibilities

Makes observations and thoroughly documents care and the patient's response.
Seeks assistance from RN or medical provider when changes require higher-level intervention.
Provides patient and family health education, including self-management, prevention, and wellness.
Assists the PACT team and other multi-disciplinary teams; advocates for patient and family rights.
Uses CPRS, VISTA, mailman, leave requests, and patient information systems to enter and retrieve data.
Participates in unit-level quality improvement activities.
Maintains Joint Commission standards related to patient care and education.
Uses proper body mechanics and equipment to provide patient care to avoid injuries.
Initiates patient calls and follow-up per facility policy.
Monitors and restocks exam room supplies.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, MO is currently accepting applications for a Licensed Practical Nurse vacancy located in our Pocahontas, AR, Community-Based Outpatient Clinic. John J. Pershing VA Medical Center is a Level-3 complexity medical center with six (6) Community Based Outpatient Clinics.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Main Duties: Makes observations and thoroughly documents care and the patient's response. Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or medical provider of changes in the patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention. Based on the patient's goals provides patient and family health education, to include self-management, prevention, and wellness.

Demonstrates initiative in assisting the PACT team and other multi-disciplinary teams. Serves as an advocate in the protection of patient and family rights. Completes mandatory reviews, including motivational interviewing, to promote patient self-management toward individualized life plan of care. Supports patient-driven care in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, using evidence-based principles.

Recognizes and appropriately responds to equipment breakage, malfunction, or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies. Appropriately utilizes the computer and various computer packages to enter and retrieve electronic data, i.e., CPRS, VISTA, mailman, leave requests, and patient information (progress notes, patient education, etc.). Identifies and participates in process improvement initiatives. Participates in unit level quality improvement activities.

Maintains Joint Commission standards related to patient care, (i.e., end of life care, ethics, restraints, patients' rights, informed consent, education, privacy, standards of care, etc.). Completes annual nursing mandatory reviews as well as competencies and continuous learning requirements.

Utilizes correct body mechanics and assistive devices and equipment appropriately when providing patient care (i.e., lifting, moving, position, or transferring), to avoid patient or employee injuries. Initiates patient calls and patient care follow-up in accordance with facility policy. Monitors and restocks exam room medical/clerical supplies. Performs other tasks as requested by providers or supervising nursing personnel within the scope of training and abilities.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm 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: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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 $45164 – $82198/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

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