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Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 39 days ago
On-site Columbia, SC $36K – $45K Apply by Aug 14, 2026 Practical Nurse ESFJISFJ Customer SuccessHealthcare
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The Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) will support the Nursing, Acute Care Services at the Sumter location of the Columbia VA Medical Center. The primary purpose of the LPN/LVN 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
- →The Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) will support the Nursing, Acute Care Services at the Spartanburg location of the Columbia VA Medical Center.
- →Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or medical provider of changes in the patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention.
- →Performs, reports and documents assigned nursing care in the Primary Care Clinics for both in person and virtual care modalities.
- →Adheres to standards of practice and safe techniques in preparation and administration of medication.
- →Demonstrates understanding of age-and population-specific characteristics that affect the health care needs of the Veteran.
- →Promptly recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations, seeks assistance, and effectively intervenes as directed when appropriate.
- →Provides patient and family health education, to include self-management, prevention, and wellness, based on the patient's goals and as assigned by the RN.
- →Demonstrates professional behavior (i.e., respect, civility, ability to accept constructive criticism), effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- →Interacts and communicates appropriately with patients and family members incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards into practice.
- →Follows policy and procedures related to fire and disaster drills, safety and security measures.
- →Actively assists the Teamlet and expanded Teams.
- →Will serve as a surrogate LPN as needed.
- →Participates in performance improvement initiatives and strives to elevate the practice standards in the clinic.
- →Assists in the orientation of students, peers, and clerical staff.
Requirements
- ✓NOTE: Prior to accepting a final employment offer, all selected applicants will be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding regarding deployment responsibilities 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 and maintain CDT physical readiness.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Must be able to meet physical demands which include strenuous physical activity to include carrying persons and equipment, walking long distances over difficult terrain, running, climbing, working long hours in primitive or arduous conditions, long periods of standing, and bending and stooping.
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 9aac9133-58f2-4b12-a239-001e861d0af6
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