Licensed Practical Nurse-Primary Care Specialty Services-Float

Veterans Health Administration; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration at Lebanon VA Medical Center seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for Primary Care Specialty Services (Float). The role supports ambulatory care clinics, assists providers, and ensures patient care is delivered with safety and compassion.

The LPN will perform routine nursing tasks, administer medications per policy, monitor vital signs, and educate patients and families. This on-site position offers a comprehensive federal benefits package and a stable work schedule.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from a state-approved practical or vocational nursing program.
• Current practical/vocational nursing license (LPN/LVN) in good standing.
• Eligibility for Federal employment and applicable background checks.

Responsibilities

• Receive patients scheduled for clinics or ambulatory care.
• Escort and transport patients as needed.
• Prepare examination rooms with instruments and supplies; ensure cleanliness and readiness of charts.

Education

LPN/LVN diploma

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse-Primary Care Specialty Services-Float

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in the Nursing, Ambulatory Care service line at Lebanon VA Medical Center.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties include, but not limited to: Receives patients scheduled for the various clinics or arriving for other ambulatory care. Escorts ambulatory patients and transports patients via litter or wheelchair, when required.

Sets up examination room by providing necessary instruments and supplies, ensuring clinic area and equipment is aseptically clean and in order, and assures patient charts and necessary information is available Assists providers and nurses by supplying needed equipment, providing information such as, vital signs, weight, observations, and information obtained from patient. Inventories, orders, and restocks needed linens and supplies and reports defective equipment.

Detects and reports unsafe work conditions. Performs EKG, places Zoll on patient, and completes glucometer checks on patient, when needed. Administers prescribed medications per policy. Provides care that incorporates the age, sex, culture, and learning needs of patients requiring basic planning and evaluation of care.

Identifies patient and family learning needs, educates the patient/family member(s) according to the patient education record, and documents the evaluation of learning. Administers life support measures (CPR), when required. Documents procedures performed and results. Documents vital signs, weights, and special observations in proper format. Checks to see that patients are present for appointment.

Prepares patient for treatment and examination and positions them properly on examination table or chair. Assures privacy when exposure is necessary for observation/treatment by the provider. Observes patient for any immediate needs and gives prompt attention or seeks help, as necessary. This can be of an emergent nature or relate to the immediate comfort of the patient. Additional duties as assigned.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 7:45am-4:15pm, 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 #: 000000 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.

[Additional information may also be obtained from the NLNAC Website. 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.

See paragraph 4, section C. 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 $50229 – $78481/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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