Licensed Practical Nurse-General Surgery Clinic

Veterans Health Administration; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal health insurance

Federal pension

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs Lebanon VA Medical Center seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for the General Surgery Clinic. You will work with the RN/HCP, manage veteran care, and assist in pre/post-procedure care in the clinic and procedure room.

Responsibilities include patient education, medication administration, documentation, and collaboration with clinical staff to prioritize care. This in-person role offers a stable schedule and federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency.
• LPN/LVN licensure required and must be current.
• Experience in surgical clinics or perioperative care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the RN/HCP and work independently with appropriate supervision.
• Provide direct nursing care to veterans and educate patients and families.
• Assist in the clinic and procedure room for pre/post-procedure management and procedures.
• Administer prescribed medications and document care thoroughly.

Skills

LPN licensure

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of practical or vocational nursing program

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse-General Surgery Clinic

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This Licensed Practical Nurse Surgical Specialty Clinic position at Lebanon, PA VAMC and is only open to current employees of Lebanon VA Medical Center.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties include, but not limited to: Works in collaboration with the Registered Nurse (RN), and or Health Care Provider (HCP). Works independently without the need for readily available supervision and communicates effectively with the Veteran, families, caregivers, professionals, and other support staff. Participates to a greater degree in prioritizing and, as appropriate, modifying Veteran care treatment plans.

Manages Veteran care problems and deviations using self-direction in accordance with VA Nursing Practice and LPN licensure standards. Provides care, educates veterans and their support people, and documents thoroughly. Monitors schedules and consults and discusses issues with administrative and clerical staff when challenges to flow of the clinic arise. Determines priority of care needs and communicates to team members.

Carries out more complex management of general surgery veterans, assisting within the clinic and procedure room with excisions, pre-procedure and post-procedure management of general surgery veterans, education, difficult care conversations, etc. Prepares and administers prescribed medications and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures.

Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's health condition, and promptly and accurately reports identified changes/deviations to an RN or provider, and documents identified changes. Serves as a role model, mentor, and resource to other nursing staff within surgical specialty clinics, in the application of the nursing process and patient care. Utilizes sustainable practices to eliminate, minimize, or mitigate adverse environmental impacts.

Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills and provide leadership in assisting other staff and improve and advance their nursing practice. Additional duties as assigned.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm, 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 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 #: 06768F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Education: Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or [accredited by] the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant. Verification can be obtained from the State approving agency [or] the National League for Nursing [Accrediting Commission], 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006.

Exceptions include: Health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment. VHA employees who were converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C.

7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160, enacted November 21, 1983, and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576, enacted October 28, 1986; and for their future personnel actions under this authority. The waiver will not apply to persons appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405 after these conversions. Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school.

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 $65719 – $85437/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

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