Description
VA Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses are technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. They have the ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on patients' conditions and to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments. LPNs/LVNs accurately recognize, report, and record relevant patient information to ensure quality health care outcomes. They work under the general review of a registered nurse or physician to ensure appropriateness and conformity with established policies.

Requirements
For a position within the VA health care system, LPN/LVN applicants must have successfully graduated from a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate state accrediting agency and/or the National League for Nursing. Also a current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia is required.