Licensed Practical Nurse

Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Float is positioned within the Chillicothe VA under the Primary Care Service Line. The incumbent will 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.

Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Float is positioned within the Chillicothe VA under the Primary Care Service Line. The incumbent will 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.

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
02/04/2026 to 02/11/2026

Benefits & Compensation

$43,632 to - $75,788 per year

Benefits & Compensation

scale & grade
GS 3 - 6

Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Chillicothe, OH
1 vacancy

Remote job
No

Telework eligible
No

Travel Required
76% or greater - Will require travel from Chillicothe VA main campus to other associated CBOCs within the Care Line

Relocation expenses reimbursed
No

Appointment type
Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time

Service
Excepted

Promotion potential
6

Job family (Series)
0620 Practical Nurse

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure
No

Bargaining unit status
No

Announcement number
CBSR-12878420-26-TC
Control number
856532200

This job is open to
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U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Clarification from the agency
Open to all US Citizens and Current, Permanent Department of Veteran Affairs facility and agency employees.

NOTE: The 2-page Resume

Requirements

does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

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Duties
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VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube. com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4

Benefits & Compensation

of a Allied Health Professional

Duties include but are not limited to

Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures.
Promotes a safe, therapeutic environment adjusting heat, lights, ventilation, and furniture Reports and/or corrects safety hazards immediately. Meets the safety needs of the patients taking into consideration the age-related needs.
Applies sterile dressing to site and instructs patients on care required to prevent infection and/or bruising.
Recognizes and records reports of pertinent or changing patient conditions and behaviors both physical and mental.
Recognizes, respond, and assists in psychiatric or medical emergencies initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation and therapeutic interventions for disturbed behavior.
Measures and records vital signs including height and weight.
Properly and accurately labels specimens, annotating time of collection, ensuring proper collection day and initialing all tubes collected.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

Benefits & Compensation: Competitive

Benefits & Compensation

and regular

Benefits & Compensation

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 mo