Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

This Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse position is located within the Primary Care Service at the VA Providence Healthcare System, in Providence, Rhode Island. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week.

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is to deliver comprehensive and proactive nursing care that advances quality health outcomes, fosters exceptional patient and family-centered service, and strengthens an environment dedicated to the care of Veterans. Major duties in addition included, but are not limited to: Exercise independent technical judgments and to possess and apply comprehensive working knowledge of the principles, art and science of practical nursing. Performs practical nursing duties of considerable difficulty and responsibility under very general supervision. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize tasks, select and sequence procedures, and adapt interventions in response to changing patient status or care needs. Evaluates patient data, identifies subtle changes in condition, and initiates timely communication with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated and effective care. Documents consistently reflects a high degree of accuracy, clinical insight, and alignment with professional standards. Reflects independent decision-making and accountability for patient outcomes. Requires only periodic review by an RN or provider to confirm compliance with policy and appropriateness of clinical judgment. Serves as a resource and mentor to less experienced staff, contributing to process improvement initiatives and supporting a culture of safety and continuous learning. Work Schedule: Days, hours are the needs of clinic and will be discussed 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 eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: F08602 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Notifications: Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C. § 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. This position is a LIUNA Bargaining Unit position. This position is covered by a special rate. Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.

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. 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.