Licensed Practical Nurse

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This position is located at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. The Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse is accountable to the Nurse Manager/Supervisor, or Designee, Service Chief, or Designee. The LPN/LVN provides direct patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The incumbent practices good customer service in all work activities. Duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Patient Care: Provides patient care and assistance for complex, specialized patients including such measures as personal hygiene, positioning, elimination, and socialization in the completion of all direct patient care in the clinic setting. Initiates and collects patient data including but not limited to MC reminders, vital signs, weights, oximetry, blood glucose and the collection of specimens. Initiates and performs specialized nonstandard and complex procedures including ear lavage, urinary bladder scanning, oxygen therapy, wound care, EKG, and spirometry. Initiate's procedure preparation, adapting them to the patient's physical and emotional needs before, during and after procedures, observing and managing therapeutic or possible complications resulting from the procedure. Communication: Works effectively with others and communicates in an professional, appropriate, tactful, and courteous manner. Demonstrates knowledge and application of interpersonal skills as a responsible member of the nursing and health care team. Explains to the patient and family treatment measures, tests and procedure preparations, proper administration of medications, and provides opportunity for patient to ask questions. Provides patients with encouragement needed to comply with treatment plan and reassurance to assist in coping with illness. Progression of Practice: Exhibits willingness to accept additional responsibilities. Exhibits knowledge and judgment in recognizing changes in the patient's condition and initiates corrective interventions. Assists with rehabilitative aspects of patient care. Reinforcement of patient teaching. Actively contributes to the development and updating of patient CPRS records and promotes patient participation utilizing Whole Health principles in his treatment plan. Clinic Responsibilities: Daily assignment requires floating throughout clinics as assignment by Nurse Manager or designee. Offers assistance to co-workers when needed and when own assignment has been completed. Initiates unit maintenance duties, and keeps a safe, clean area. Practices proper body mechanics, acting to prevent injury to self and others. Operates all specialized equipment in a safe manner, identifies and reports any potential safety hazards. Removes unsafe equipment from use. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 08:00am-4:30pm Telework: This position is not eligible for telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 06896F, 06897F, 06898F, 06899F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.