Licensed Practical- Vocational Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Childcare subsidy

Federal retirement/401K

Health insurance

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Casper, WY seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) GS-6 to provide high-quality nursing care within a interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include patient assessment, medication administration, charting, and supporting care plans under supervision of a RN or provider.

The role emphasizes patient safety, confidentiality, and continuous improvement in a busy outpatient environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current LPN/LVN license in good standing.
• Experience providing direct patient care in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Accurately collects, reports, and records patient care data to support nursing assessments.
• Administers prescribed medications and observes patient responses under policy.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships and contributes to treatment plans.
• Performs outpatient procedures within LPN scope (e.g., spirometry, vaccine administration).
• May perform phlebotomy if qualified and serves as a resource to lower-grade LPNs.
• Maintains patient safety, confidentiality, and accurate medical records.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

LPN/LVN license

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

***This position is located in Casper, WY.*** The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) GS-6 is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the Veteran.

Key Responsibilities

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Accurately collects, reports, and records appropriate patient care data to contribute to the nursing assessment. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team; understands patients' biopsychosocial needs for the purpose of providing care and input to treatment plans.

Identifies and reports signs and symptoms of deviation from normal health status and changes in patient condition. Prepares and administers prescribed medications in accordance with established policy and procedure and observes, reports, and documents patients' response to medications. Establishes effective and therapeutic relations with and proves nursing care to acute and chronically ill patients with both medical and mental health conditions.

Recognizes expected outcomes of interventions and reports, records, and exchanges information with members of the treatment team. Reinforces and reiterates instructions previously presented by a Registered Nurse or providers. Promotes environmental safety, security, and patient confidentiality. Recognizes and reports unsafe equipment or situations and follows policy and procedure to assure personal and patient safety during patient care activities.

Maintains therapeutic interpersonal relationships with patients and co-workers. Participates in and adapt to an ever- changing health care environment. Conducts reassessments and inspections according to policy, such as skin, pain fall and PRN, without waiting for RN to direct. Performs procedures in the outpatient clinic setting within the scope of practice of a LPN such as simple spirometry, home oxygen certification, and vaccine administration.

May perform phlebotomy functions if appropriately qualified to do so. Serves as a resource for lower grade LPNs. Enters specific information into the patient's electronic record using appropriate formats, medical terminology, and templates. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with employees, volunteers, consumers and stakeholders within the VA and outside community agencies.

Identifies process and quality improvement opportunities and contributes to changes in processes through data collection.

Work Schedule: Days to be established 7:30 am to 5 pm Compressed/Flexible: Available 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) 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 #: 59887-A, 59888-A, 59889-A, 59890-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 $42487 – $77326/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.