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The Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) performs a variety of supportive - nursing and medical tasks necessary to the care of patients during diagnostic and therapeutic visits to any ECHCS VA Primary Care Clinic location. The Licensed Practical Nurse's (LPN) practice is modeled on the standards established within the VHA model for Patient Aligned Care Teams.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred & tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
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 Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) http://www.nlnac.org at the time the program was completed by the applicant
OR Health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment
Licensure: Full - active - current & unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or District of Columbia
NOTE: An LPN/LVN who has or has ever had - any license(s) revoked - suspended - denied - restricted - limited - or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in chapter 3 - section B - paragraph 16 of this part
Grade Determinations: In addition to the Basic Requirements - candidates must meet requirements for each grade level applied for as outlined below: GS-03: None beyond basic requirements
GS-04: Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN
OR - Graduation from an approved school & one year of experience & one year of experience that involved nursing care work in a hospital - outpatient clinic - nursing home - or other supervised medical - nursing - or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure & sterile techniques & procedures;
OR - Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration
LPNs at the GS-4 grade level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-3 grade level
however - they are expected to exercise greater judgment - require less supervision - & to operate in accordance with all established policies - procedure - & techniques
GS-05: Requires at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent
In addition the following criteria must be met: Demonstrated knowledge & ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems
Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants (NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery
Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes - medication - & /or prescribed treatment regimes
Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team & interact in an appropriate manner with patients - family members - professional & other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care - incorporating acceptable - established customer service standards into practice
Knowledge & skill sufficient to prepare - administer - & appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular - and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies & procedures
Observation & documentation will include patient's response to medication administered & the reporting of any noted change in patient's condition to RN or MD/DO
Knowledge & ability to recognize the need for & to institute emergency measures when indicated - promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO & assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest
Recognizes & appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - & supply deficiencies - promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action
Completed work is under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO
Individuals at this grade level are expected to have a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures
However - completion of more complex practices or procedures may be subject to closer higher-level review
GS-6: Requires completion of at least one 1 year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent - fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN
In addition the following criteria must be met: Technically proficient in initiating - performing & completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations
Knowledge & ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patient' conditions
to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order & sequence of procedures & treatments
& to accurately recognize - report & record relevant] patient information
Completed work should need only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (MD/DO) for appropriateness & conformity with established policies/procedures
Ability to observe - identify - & respond to the patient's needs for care - including medication - equipment-assisted care - & patient/family education
Prepare & administer prescribed medication (oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular - and/or intravenous) & performs treatments according to established policies/procedures
Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments - promptly & accurately documenting noted changes - & reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO
Knowledge & ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations - seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO - & initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed
Knowledge & understanding of human behavior - patient motivations & reactions to situations - & ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients - family members - & other staff
Establish constructive relationships with individual patients & their families to elicit feelings & attitudes - & to promote positive relationships - communication - & socialization skills
Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient & family rights to privacy & dignity in all aspects of care delivery
Effectively incorporates knowledge & understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients - family members - & - or other internal/external customers
Knowledge & skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures - which include preparing the patient - assisting in the diagnostic examination - preparing & handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment - & monitoring the patient's condition before - during - & following the procedure
Serves as a preceptor in orienting - educating - & training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex - specialized tests/procedures
Actively seek out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge & skills - sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve & advance nursing practice
Preferred Experience: 1 year of LPN experience and/or 1 year of Primary Care experience
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The full performance level of this vacancy is 6
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 3 to 6
Physical Requirements: Location of Work: May be assigned to any ECHCS VA Primary Care Clinic
May be required to drive or ride between location in GSA vehicle.
Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until 4/22/2026
Initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 12/01/2025 - with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month
Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals
VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties & skills needed to be successful in this position include - but are not limited to: Provides a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems
Is able to perform routine evaluation of patients while in the clinic setting by obtaining current symptoms & complaints - observing the patient's condition - behavior - & response to treatments and/or medications
Documents appropriate information in the patient record & reports & significant deviations to the RN and/or provider
Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes - medication - and/or prescribed treatment regimes
Recognizes the need for & institutes cardiopulmonary resuscitation measures when indicated in accordance with established medical center policy & procedure
Independently performs coordinating duties related to the operation of the clinic such as ordering & maintaining supplies & medications & obtaining patient data
Recognizes & appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - & supply deficiencies - promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action
Performs other assignments designated by the RN or clinic providers which are essential to patient care & appropriate personnel for corrective action
Performs other assignments designated by the RN or clinic providers which are essential to patient care & appropriate to the incumbent's level of training
Uses motivational interviewing techniques to guide patients to establish goals
Practices within their nursing scope of practice & functional level - demonstrating & promoting the mission of the VA & ICARE values
Set up or reprocess Reusable Medical Equipment as applicable for all equipment for which you have been trained
Performs all unit specific nursing interventions & procedures to include but not limited to: Understand & implement the PACT model - PACT Protocols - PACT handbook VHA 1101.10(1) - implements - & documents education provided to patients & families
Delivers safe care to assigned patients - while developing technical competencies based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice - VHA Directives - & local policies
Safely & effectively uses patient care equipment
Reports equipment in need of repair
Correctly & safely performs nursing procedures or seeks help when needed
Develops & implements a plan to meet learning needs - instructing patients & families in basic health teaching & discharge planning
Evaluates & documents patient response to interventions & progress towards attainment of goals & expected outcomes
Revises plan of care according to evaluations of patient's responses & outcomes
Uses the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) & the Bar Coded Medication Administration (BCMA) software per policy
Treats all patients & families with dignity & respect
Listens to & honors patient & family perspectives & choices
Patient & family knowledge - values - beliefs - & cultural backgrounds are incorporated into the planning & delivery of care in a non-judgmental - nondiscriminatory manner (Patient & Family Centered Care)
Maintains professional boundaries with patients - families - & employees
Behavior as a role model is transparent & above reproach
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 57289-A - 57290-A - 57291-A - 57292-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.