Licensed Practical Nurse - Specialty Care

Veterans Health Administration; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Philadelphia area seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to support care in Medicine Specialty Clinics (oncology/hematology, dermatology, rheumatology, endocrine, neurology, etc.).

The LPN works under RN or provider supervision, assists with procedures, administers medications, and maintains documentation in the EMR. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with standard clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the applicable state.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in ambulatory or specialty clinics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care across Medicine Specialty Clinics under supervision.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies (cardiac/respiratory).
• Prepare equipment and assist with dermatology and thyroid procedures.
• Document in the EMR with vitals, reminders and meds.
• Vaccinations and medications administration within scope of practice.
• Schedule and triage patient calls and manage specimens as needed.

Skills

EKG

Venipuncture

Immunizations

Vital signs

Medication administration

Education

LPN licensure

Tools

EMR

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Specialty Care

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports patient care across Medicine Specialty Clinics (oncology/hematology, dermatology, rheumatology, infectious disease, endocrinology, neurology, gastroenterology, pulmonary, renal, vaccine) under RN or provider supervision and within scope of practice. Duties Include: Recognizes and appropriately responds to medical emergencies, including cardiac/respiratory failure.

Assists with specialty procedures (e.g., dermatologic surgeries, dermatology and thyroid biopsies) following training/competency.

Prepares equipment and sets up procedures Positions patients and participates in time-outs per VHA Directive Monitors patients, collects/labels specimens, and processes RME Performs delegated tasks: Vital signs Venipuncture, EKGs, suture removal Immunization administration, medication administration, oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry Urinalysis, accu-checks, and other specialty-specific procedures Triages and documents patient calls/messages promptly Maintains supply inventory per policy: Tracks 28-day expirations, follows FIFO "first-in first out" for RME and supplies Documents accurately in the EMR: Vital signs, clinical reminders, screenings, procedures, meds, and responses Prepares patients for visits: Perform timely patient check-in using proper patient identifiers Safe patient transfer from wheelchair or stretchers to exam tables Follows infection control standards and promotes a safe clinical environment.

Participates in clinic meetings and Medical Center initiatives and committees. Maintains required licensure, BLS, and completes mandatory training. Provides care of patients/residents and their environment contributing to optimizing patient/resident outcomes as a member of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team.

The LPN practices within the scope and licensure of a LPN in the nursing unit, clinic, area of assignment and demonstrates consistent practice when temporarily assigned to related nursing units and clinics. Provides care and services to multiple populations served and admitted to the nursing unit, clinic, area of assignment as determined by the patient/resident need for nursing care and services.

Provides reporting, communication, and documentation in the computerized patient record system with other members of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills required for LPN licensure in the performance of assigned duties consistently. Demonstrates competency and consistency in the technical use of equipment, application of technical standards and performance of administrative support duties.

Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with standard operating procedures for the maintenance of reusable medical equipment. - participates in Medical Center activities and demonstrates skills and behaviors that provide and promote positive internal and external customer relationships. Maintains patient/resident safety standards assuring patient /resident privacy, patient/resident physical safety, and patient/resident psychological safety.

Establishes working relationships with multi-disciplinary and multi-level members of the work team promoting the physical, psychological, and emotional safety of the working environment for all team members. Administers medications within the scope of their license consistent with MCM II-03 Administration of Medications. Provides assistance and support to the Registered Nurse and/or provider within the scope of the LPN license and consistent with Medical Center policy.

Participates in established patient education programs and seeks certification in programs as appropriate. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Compressed/Flexible: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

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 $47885 – $87150/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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