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Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 4 days ago
On-site Lyons, NJ $46K – $76K Apply by Sep 21, 2026 Practical Nurse ESFJISFJ Customer SuccessHealthcare
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The VA New Jersey Health Care System is currently recruiting for a full time Licensed Practical Nurse for located at the Lyons VA Medical Center in Lyons, NJ. The Licensed Practical Nurse performs 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
- →Utilizes specialized equipment such as Doppler units, oximeters, visual field analyzers, electro-fulguration machines, cryothermia machines, computer terminals, and printers.
- →Reports and records current observations, such as physical condition, emotional response, and results of procedures; observes skin conditions, variations in vital signs, and personal habits of patients/residents; listens for clues to the patient's/resident's reaction to illness and treatment.
- →Assists the physician and/or nurse with therapeutic or diagnostic procedures, including skin biopsies, joint aspirations, phlebotomies, pap smears, pelvic examinations, minor eye surgeries, and minor GU procedures.
- →Obtains and arranges necessary equipment; correctly positions the patient/resident and provides information and reassurance.
- →Escorts acutely ill patients/residents to and from clinics and/or outside the facility for special tests.
- →Provides one-to-one nursing care to assigned outpatients whose care requires close observation.
- →Demonstrates a high level of competency in medication administration by all routes according to established policy and procedures, and competence in administering intravenous fluids and/or medications according to provider orders and established policy.
- →Performs other related duties as indicated by the needs of the patient/resident and the unit.
- →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 available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #: GS-3: 561-14538F / GS-4: 561-14536F / GS-5: 561-14536F / GS-6: 561-14535F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
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.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/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.
Personality Fit
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