Licensed Practical Nurse- Specialty Care

Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position is located within the Specialty Medicine Clinics at the Omaha VA. The LPN works as part of a nursing team, providing direct care to Veterans through in-person, video, or telephone interactions, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider. The Specialty Medicine Clinics provides services including Cardiology, Allergy, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, and Sleep Medicine.

Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position is located within the Specialty Medicine Clinics at the Omaha VA. The LPN works as part of a nursing team, providing direct care to Veterans through in-person, video, or telephone interactions, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider. The Specialty Medicine Clinics provides services including Cardiology, Allergy, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, and Sleep Medicine.

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Open & closing dates
01/29/2026 to 02/09/2026

Benefits & Compensation

$45,003 to - $70,645 per year

Benefits & Compensation

scale & grade
GS 3 - 6

Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Omaha, NE
1 vacancy

Remote job
No

Telework eligible
No

Travel Required
Not required

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
CBSY-12872912-26-AD
Control number
855880200

This job is open to
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The public
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
This Job is open to current permanent Department of Veterans Affairs employees, current permanent Federal employees of other agencies, and all US Citizens. Veterans' preference does not apply.

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Requirements

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

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Benefits & Compensation

of a Allied Health Professional

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a crucial role in delivering both routine and specialized direct patient care across various specialty clinics, each catering to 12 to 14 Veterans daily. In addition to providing exceptional care, the LPN is instrumental in ensuring the smooth operation of the clinic and effective coordination of patient services.

Major duties include, but are not limited to

Assists in minor procedures across various specialties, supporting the RN and/or Provider by preparing patients; participating in the time-out procedure; ensuring the availability of clean and sterile supplies and equipment; managing the collection, labeling, and handling of specimens; and oversees the pre-cleaning and transportation of reusable medical instruments as necessary

• Assists Providers with injections, wound care and debridement, joint injections/aspirations, application of liquid nitrogen, electrosurgery and other minor dermatology, wound, and rheumatology.

• Provides care in the specialty nursing clinics for injections, immunizations, dressing changes, catheter removal and/or changes, voiding trials and suture removal with documentation of the care provided.