Licensed Practical Nurse

PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET. This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligible applicants will be referred every two weeks beginning November 27, 2026 for consideration until selections are made. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : This is an INTERMITTENT appointment. A part-time or intermittent employee may not be scheduled for employment which will exceed 1820 hours or seven-eighths of full-time employment during a service year. The Miami VA Healthcare System's Nursing Operations Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve as an independent, integral member of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). Ideal candidates use advanced practical nursing skills, critical thinking & clinical judgement to manage complex primary care assignments under general experience. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center. The LPN will deliver comprehensive and proactive nursing care that advances quality health outcomes, fosters exceptional patient and family-centered service and strengthens an environment dedicated to the care of Veterans. The LPN is expected to exercise independent technical judgments; apply comprehensive working knowledge of the principles, art and science of practical nursing; and perform practical nursing duties of considerable difficulty and responsibility under very general supervision. Other duties include but are not limited to: Carrying out more specialized patient care duties, including assignments in selected, more complex care settings Incorporating current patient care data in actively contributing to the development of the Veteran's overall health plan, and in carrying out assigned nursing interventions Utilizing broader knowledge and skills because supervision is more general and employees are expected to be involved to a greater degree in the development and modification of treatment plans Assisting RN and/or provider to appropriately prioritize overall patient care needs and adjust plans for care delivery Making astute observations of subtle, less obvious changes, both physical and emotional, in Veteran's condition, and accurately and thoroughly documents care delivered and Veteran's response to care that could require immediate modification of the Veteran's care plan Seeking assistance and guidance, appropriately, by informing RN or provider of changes in Veteran's condition requiring higher-level intervention Assisting the RN or provider in addressing the Veteran's needs for medication/treatments, accurately administering prescribed medications/treatments according to established policies/procedures and appropriately recording administration and Veteran's response to medications/treatments received Possessing comprehensive practical nursing knowledge and skills in specialized procedures and practices to serve as a resource person for other staff in organizing and implementing more complex/specialized patient care Assisting individuals or groups of Veterans, families, and/or caregivers to take an active role in promoting healthy lifestyles for more positive Veteran outcomes Exercising skills in influencing and communicating with unusually difficult to care for or communicate with patients and/or family members who may exhibit problems with lack of self-control, resistant or abusive behaviors, or impediments in their ability to understand or follow instructions Supporting the RN, or provider in monitoring the practice of unlicensed nursing or non-medical staff in Veteran's care Work Schedule: Intermittent / On-Call- as needed Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:99263-FS Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Basic Requirements: All appl

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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? The Miami VA Healthcare System provides health care services at 9 locations in south Florida. Facilities include our Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center in Miami and 8 community-based outpatient clinics in Deerfield Beach, Hollywood, Homestead, Key Largo, Key West, Miami, Pembroke Pines, and Sunrise. The Miami VA Healthcare System also includes an AIDS/HIV center, a prosthetic treatment center, a spinal cord injury rehabilitative center, and a Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center. VA Miami health care is recognized as a center of excellence in spinal cord injury research and substance abuse treatment and is a recognized chest pain center. In ad