Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse -Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation Program (PTRP) at the Central Virginia Healthcare System provides a progressive return to independent living through a comprehensive residential rehabilitation program focusing on home, community, vocational re-integration for Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members who have sustained brain injury due to trauma or other conditions. She/he will report directly to the Nurse Manager for PTRP.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provision of direct nursing care to patients with an emphasis on patient teaching, care coordination, and interventions such assistance with donning prosthetic devices i.e., AFO, Splints, etc. Possess knowledge and skills t promptly recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD for appropriate team intervention and effectively intervene, as directed, to assure the continuation of optimal, safe and therapeutic delivery of care. Assisting patients with disabilities achieve their treatment goals while promoting optimal functioning. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to meet patient centered rehabilitation goals. Perform procedures, treatments, and tasks as delegated. Address Clinical Reminders with appropriate consultations and alerts as indicated Use computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) to accurately document patient findings, and care provided per national VHA guidelines. Administer medication in accordance with established Self Medication Administration Program (SMP)procedure/policy utilizing Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMS) documentation. Preferred experience Brain Injury experience, Medical Surgical experience, Rehabilitation experience, Mental Health experience Preferred Level of Education LPN or LVN Work Schedule: 11:30pm-8am to include some holidays and every other weekend, with occasional 330pm-12. Telework: NO Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: NO

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.