Licensed Practical Nurse-Surgical Service Float

Licensed Practical Nurse‑Surgical Service Float

Join to apply for the Licensed Practical Nurse‑Surgical Service Float role at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Base pay range: $62,542.00/yr – $81,309.00/yr (actual pay based on your skills and experience).

This announcement is open to current permanent VA Medical Center employees, current permanent VA employees from another facility, and external public applicants. Veteran Preference does not apply per the OCHCO Bulletin:
Annual Determination of Staffing Shortages.

• Citizenship:
  Citizen of the United States; non‑citizens may only be appointed when no qualified citizens can be recruited.
• Education:
  
  Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate state agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLNAC).
• Licensure:
  Full, active, current, and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or District of Columbia.
• English language proficiency:
  Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
• Experience:
  
  Completion of at least one (1) year of qualifying experience at the GS‑6 level or equivalent, demonstrating advanced patient care skills, ability to assist RN/MD, and independent technical judgment.

• Provide practical nursing care under general supervision, including assessment, intervention, and documentation.
• Assist RN/MD with medication preparation and administration, including restricted medications authorized at the GS level.
• Observe, record, and report changes in patients’ conditions and alert RN/MD as necessary.
• Contribute to the development and modification of patient care plans and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Perform assigned nursing care in surgical clinics, including use of IV infusion pumps, pulse oximetry, and point‑of‑care testing.
• Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of reusable medical equipment and uphold infection control, safety, and universal precautions.
• Support patient transitions across care settings and facilitate family involvement in care and education.
• Participate in committees or task forces to improve quality of care and patient satisfaction.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Government Administration