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Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 55 days ago
On-site Honolulu, HI $67K – $97K Apply by Jul 31, 2026 Practical Nurse ESFJISFJISFPISTJ Customer SuccessHealthcare
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This position is located within the Community Living Center (CLC) at the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) in Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC). The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (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
- →This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
- →You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.
- →Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
- →VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to: Participates in the interdisciplinary team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's/resident's treatment plan.
- →Interacts with patients in groups in accordance with the patient's treatment plan.
- →Observes, identifies, and responds to the patient's needs for nursing, medication, and equipment assisted care and recognizes deviations from normal.
- →Uses practical nursing knowledge of human behavior, motivations, and reactions to situations in working with patients, family, and other staff members.
- →Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and ability to recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- →Responsible for delivering patient/resident care in a variety of settings.
- →Utilizes a Veteran-Centered Care approach to gain an understanding of the Veterans needs and desires.
- →Member of the team and may collaborate with services internal and external to the VA to facilitate care transition to effectively meet the patient's/resident's needs.
- →The LPN performs health education and basic health coaching to promote patient-driven goal setting and patient/resident activation for self- care and self-management.
- →He/she advocates for patients/residents, is a team member who promotes his/her own professional growth, development, and practice.
- →The LPN maintains flexibility to manage additional duties as assigned.
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: 74d32e0f-8eee-441d-81c8-a1b80269a013
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