Licensed Practical Nurse

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse that will work within Extended Care Service in the Community Living Center.

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a direct caregiver who has the knowledge and skills necessary for concentrated effort and self-direction in carrying out the most complex nursing care assignments and who completes duties and responsibilities which involve performing nonstandard and specialized practical nursing activities requiring demonstrated skill sufficient to resolve a range of nursing problems. Work is reviewed daily by the RN; however, the LPN works independently at this level and requires little supervision by the RN. Duties include but are not limited to; Demonstrates independent technical judgment, without the need for readily available supervision of their work. Possesses a detailed working knowledge of complex practical nursing skills and procedures Functions as a leader or co-leader for a specifically identified group of patients. Functions as Charge Nurse, where appropriate. Serves as a member of the healthcare team by participating in planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care using a focused assessment Functions as preceptor when appropriate Administers medications via all routes, excluding intravenous Educates patients and/or family for understanding of orders as documented in electronic medical record and carries out complex treatments as ordered, monitors patients' response to medication and treatments Reports changes to providers and RN's and documents effectiveness Work Schedule: Sunday through Saturday, 7:00PM to 7:30AM. 80 hours per pay period (2weeks). Hours may be rotated or extended based on the needs of the Medical Center and our Veterans. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 93659O/93660O/93662O/93661O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 evaluation. 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.