Licensed Practical Nurse/ Vocational Nurse- Geriatrics and Extended Care

Veterans Health Administration; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Child Care Subsidy

Pension/401K

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse/Vocational Nurse for the Geriatrics and Extended Care program. The LPN will support the Community Living Center interdisciplinary care, supervise licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate, and provide evidence-based care to assigned residents.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patient and family involvement, wound care, pain management, and medication administration, with

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Licensed Practical Nurse license in the United States.
• Experience in geriatric population care and pain management preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and family.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, therapists, and social workers to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Provide or reinforce patient teaching related to medications, disease processes, and self-care activities.
• Demonstrate accurate reporting and documentation of significant patient information; adapt procedures to patient needs.
• Provide emotional support to residents and families; support end-of-life care planning as needed.

Skills

LPN licensure

Gerontology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

LPN license

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse/ Vocational Nurse- Geriatrics and Extended Care

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

We are looking for a dynamic and creative Licensed Practical Nurse with an excellent grasp of clinical practice who would work to support the Community Living Center Inter-discipline model of care. The LPN is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting.

Key Responsibilities

The LPN is a key member of CLC they will contribute to the plan of care by collaborating with interdisciplinary team members, the patient and patient's family. Duties include but are not limited to: Demonstrates ability to accurately report and record significant patient information and uses good judgment in selecting the most appropriate application of procedures and guidelines, varying the order and sequence of assigned procedures based on the patient's condition.

Collaborate with other healthcare providers including RN's, physicians, therapists and social workers, to develop and implement care plans tailored to each resident's needs. Provides teaching activities of daily living (ADL's) to patients and encourages them to participate in ADL's leading to increased independence. Provides or reinforces patient teaching related to medications, disease process, procedures, and self-care activities.

Participates in more complex teaching for patient self-care, such as diabetic care, self-catheterization, etc. Supports a home-like environment in which Residents are offered choices and preferences are honored about activities of daily living including wake, sleep, and mealtimes, bath schedules, recreational activities, etc. Manages wounds, pain, clinical conditions, and provides emotional support to the CLC Residents and their families as needed.

Knowledge and skill to sufficiently prepare, administer, and document actions specific to medication administration including oral, sublingual, subcutaneous, intravascular, and intramuscular routes. LPNs must possess strong clinical and astute observational skills, experience in geriatric population care, pain management experience, and the ability to provide extensive emotional support.

Support family members with care and compassion during- the end-of-life process and assist with the necessary arrangements for the body after death. Performs other duties as assigned.

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 12 hours nights and day shifts 7:30am - 8:00pm and 7:30pm- 8:00am with rotating weekends and holidays Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized $5,000 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 eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 51243F, 55273F, 55274F, 55275F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Notifications: This position is in the Excepted Service.

The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate. Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. If you are a current federal employee, you are required to attach your Most Recent non-award SF-50.

This should be SF-50 from the current calendar year which shows your current position, grade and step. Award SF-50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted.

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 $38791 – $66303/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

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