Practical Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Durham, NC seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to support primary care teams under a nurse supervisor. The LPN will perform and document assigned nursing care in Primary Care Clinics, aiding physicians and mid-level providers.

Responsibilities include assisting with minor procedures, patient teaching, care coordination, EKGs, phlebotomy, medication administration and oxygen therapy, and keeping equipment clean and reusable.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid LPN license.
• Experience in primary care or outpatient clinics preferred.
• Knowledge of EKGs and phlebotomy is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with minor procedures, including preparing equipment and positioning patients.
• Provide direct nursing care with emphasis on teaching, coordination of care and basic procedures.
• Document care activities and monitor patients during procedures.
• Administer medications and oxygen therapy; perform cleaning and reprocessing of equipment.

Skills

LPN license

Nursing skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The PACT (Patient Aligned Care Team) Licensed Practical Nurse will function under the direction of a primary care nurse in support of the physician or mid-level providers. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN )will perform, report and record assigned nursing care in the Primary Care Clinics,

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to: Assisting with minor procedures, including obtaining and arranging necessary equipment, positioning patients, ensuring comfort and privacy, and monitoring patient during the procedure. Provision of direct nursing care to patients with an emphasis on patient teaching, care coordination and interventions such EKGs and phlebotomy. Documentation of care activities. Perform procedures, treatments and delegated tasks.

Medication administration and oxygen therapy. Clinical reminders with appropriate consults and alerts as indicated. Cleaning and reprocessing of reusable medical equipment.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm 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 Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 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 $44236 – $80508/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

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