Licensed Practical Nurse- Connected Care

Veterans Health Administration

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 88,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive 10%

Not eligible for telework

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care in a connected care setting. The nurse will apply basic clinical skills under supervision, document data, and support infection control in various care areas.

The role emphasizes medication administration, RME handling, EHR/EMR use, and telehealth tools, with a schedule aligned to department needs. Requires 2 years of LPN-related clinical background.

Qualifications

LPN with experience in Long Term Care, Acute or Ambulatory care settings.
Experience with monitoring remote patients is preferred.
Familiar with EHR/EMR systems, Microsoft 365 and telehealth/video-conferencing tools.

Responsibilities

Observe and interview patients and significant others to gather data.
Administer medications and provide patient care.
Maintain RME storage and cleaning; follow SOPs for RME.

Skills

Observation and data gathering

Medication administration

Infection control procedures

Education

LPN certification

Tools

EHR/EMR systems

Microsoft 365

Telehealth software

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse- Connected Care

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

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. The LPN performs within this functional statement under guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee. Assigned tasks require basic technical competence and skill.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to: The LPN is assigned to a patient care area. The LPN observes and interviews patients and significant others to gather data for reporting and/or documentation according to policy and standards. The LPN GS-5 recognizes and reports to Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Healthcare Provider (HCP) immediately signs and symptoms of emergencies such as evisceration, hemorrhage, shock, coma, seizure, and airway obstruction.

The LPN provides patient care and administers medications. The LPN is responsible for the storage, proper cleaning techniques, and use of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME). The LPN must be able to locate the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all RME in the clinical area. The LPN is responsible for carrying out proper procedures for caring for patients in an isolation environment by following proper infection control procedures.

Preferred Experience: 2 years of LPN experience in Long Term Care, Acute or Ambulatory Clinic care 1 to 2 years of general clinical experience, with specific backgrounds in chronic care management 9CCM), remote patient monitoring (RPM), or direct virtual care. Electronic Health Record (EHR) or Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, Microsoft 365, and various video-conferencing or telehealth software. Work Schedule: Full-Time, 0730-1600.

May vary to meet department/facility needs. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Recruitment Incentives: 10% with 1 year service agreement if eligible. 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 $48240 – $87795/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

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