Practical Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

Paid time off

Parental leave

Childcare subsidy

Federal health/vision/dental

Pension and 401K

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs in La Crosse, WI seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Community Based Outpatient Clinic team. This full-time role supports providers with exams, treatments, and routine nursing care.

You will assist with patient intake, vital signs, medications, immunizations, and care coordination, while leveraging strong clinical and communication skills to deliver high-quality Veterans care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with your application.
• Education must be from accredited colleges per US ED.
• Foreign education requires Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Assist with intake of Veterans for provider visits.
• Assist providers with exams/procedures.
• Perform treatments and procedures such as ECGs, vital signs, blood glucose readings, bladder scans, ear flushes etc.
• Administering medications and providing wound care as ordered.
• Coordinate group visits and assist with nursing messages.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

LPN Salary Range: GS 3: $45,474 - $59,123 GS 4: $50,328 - $65,429 GS 5: $54,356 - $70,663 GS 6: $58,373 - $75,884 Additional Information A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive is approved and may be available to well-qualified candidates. Tour of duty may change depending on facility needs. This position is Full-Time, 8 hour days located at the La Crosse, WI Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).

Key Responsibilities

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Licensed Practical Nurse, is under the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or physician with minimal supervision and is accountable to the Clinic Nurse Manager. He/she demonstrates self-direction and critical thinking skills in carrying out simple to the most complex practical nursing care assignments for variable patient populations.

Preferred Experience: Previous clinic experience Major Duties may include, but not limited to: Assist with intake of Veterans in preparation for provider visits. Assist providers with exams/procedures. Perform treatments and procedures such as electrocardiograms, vital signs, blood glucose readings, bladder scans, ear flushes etc. Tracking and administering of required immunizations. Administering ordered medications. Providing ordered wound care.

Completion of pertinent clinical reminders. Assist in message management with the Nursing team team using the Secured Messaging System. Participate in the management of telephone messages related to the teams. Participation and coordination of group visits. Identification of additional services needed by Veterans and their families. Participation in daily huddles and team meetings. Provide guidance to Veterans who are new to the clinic services.

Assist with Veteran and family education. Provide unit-based support through equipment and supply monitoring within the work area. Work with team members to obtain medical records from non-VA facilities. Provide back-up support to lab services at the Community Based Outreach Clinics (CBOCs). Provide other support as needed for the team within the scope of practice for an LPN. Assist with Monthly Audits, Chart, Duress, Out of date supplies, etc.

Work Schedule: Tour schedule is variable to meet operational needs. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized 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 Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 07530F, 07531F, 07532F, and 07533F

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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 $45474 – $75884/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

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