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Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 46 days ago
On-site Walla Walla, WA $48K – $82K Apply by Sep 30, 2026 Practical Nurse ESFJISFJ Customer SuccessHealthcare
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The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to: Provide direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, collecting data, and reporting changes to the RN or provider.
- →Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with clinical protocols and scope of practice.
- →Support providers and RNs in patient assessments by gathering health histories and documenting observations.
- →Maintain accurate, timely electronic health record documentation.
- →Participate in patient and family education by reinforcing teaching plans developed by RNs or providers.
- →Ensure infection control and safety procedures are followed in all clinical areas.
- →Respond to patient needs promptly and escalate concerns as appropriate.
- →Prepare exam rooms, equipment, and supplies to ensure readiness for patient care.
- →Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support effective patient care delivery.
- →Contribute to quality improvement activities, audits, and compliance tasks.
- →Participate in emergency responses within the unit according to training and protocol.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm - Intermittently Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorzied Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not 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.
Requirements
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 10fb0b13-f9a5-446f-a6e4-be760ace855c
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