Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Veterans Health Administration; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Childcare subsidy

Federal pension

401K

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Providence, Rhode Island, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) to provide comprehensive nursing care within the Primary Care Service at the VA Providence Healthcare System.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with responsibilities across patient-centered care and collaboration with the care team. The role emphasizes independent nursing judgments, prioritization, and documentation accuracy, with opportunities to mentor less experienced

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) certification and license required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to Veterans.
• Prioritize tasks and adapt interventions to patient status.
• Document care with accuracy and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.

Job description

Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse position is located within the Primary Care Service at the VA Providence Healthcare System, in Providence, Rhode Island. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is to deliver comprehensive and proactive nursing care that advances quality health outcomes, fosters exceptional patient and family-centered service, and strengthens an environment dedicated to the care of Veterans.

Major duties in addition included, but are not limited to: Exercise independent technical judgments and to possess and apply comprehensive working knowledge of the principles, art and science of practical nursing. Performs practical nursing duties of considerable difficulty and responsibility under very general supervision.

Demonstrates the ability to prioritize tasks, select and sequence procedures, and adapt interventions in response to changing patient status or care needs. Evaluates patient data, identifies subtle changes in condition, and initiates timely communication with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated and effective care. Documents consistently reflects a high degree of accuracy, clinical insight, and alignment with professional standards.

Reflects independent decision-making and accountability for patient outcomes. Requires only periodic review by an RN or provider to confirm compliance with policy and appropriateness of clinical judgment. Serves as a resource and mentor to less experienced staff, contributing to process improvement initiatives and supporting a culture of safety and continuous learning.

Work Schedule: Days, hours are the needs of clinic and will be discussed Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.

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 #: F08602 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Notifications: Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C.

§ 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. This position is a LIUNA Bargaining Unit position.

This position is covered by a special rate. Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.

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 $71060 – $92380/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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