Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiology

Veterans Health Administration; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 46,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, part of the Veterans Health Administration, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for its Cardiology Department.

This role focuses on delivering comprehensive nursing care, promoting quality health care, and ensuring excellent patient service to our Veterans. Responsibilities include clinical nursing duties, patient assessment, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support treatment plans and safe care delivery in an outpatient

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in good standing required.
• Experience in outpatient/clinical nursing is preferred.
• Strong ability to document care and communicate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing duties in outpatient clinic within the Cardiology Department.
• Collect vital signs, weight, medication review; participate in treatment planning.
• Provide nursing care for patients with mental, physical, or behavioral health needs.
• Document care and communications in the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Assist in safety and patient handling, and support learning for new staff.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient data

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

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Key Responsibilities

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center is seeking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse to help serve our Veterans in our Cardiology Department. The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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.

Duties include but are not limited to: Performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, outstanding customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran. Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team assisting with the delivery of care to patients in the outpatient clinic setting.

Provides a full range of services and nursing care to patients who present for or request assistance with a variety of mental, physical and/or behavior problems. As an active member of the multidisciplinary care team this nurse understands the importance of reporting and recording, in the patient's computerized medical record, the care provided, pertinent interaction(s) and communication(s) with patients, family members, professional and supportive personnel.

Performs services requiring technical and manual skills and obtains basic patient data, e.g., vital signs, weight, medication review, participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the treatment plan, and contributes to evaluation of individualized interventions related to treatment. Will aid patients with various disabilities and levels of mobility utilizing appropriate safe patient handling equipment (lifts, slings, etc.).

The LPN can recognize and report potential safety hazards and life-threatening emergencies and respond appropriately. Participates in evaluating, planning, and executing interventions in accordance with the concept of good nursing care and per the patient's treatment plan. Fosters/supports a learning environment by participating in the orientation of new employees, providing feedback as appropriate and seeking opportunities for self-improvement.

Primary commitment is to the patient. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0730-1600 Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. 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 $46236 – $80932/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.