Licensed Practical Nurse - Specialty Care

Veterans Health Administration•Rolla, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position is in the Primary Care Service Line and provides Specialty Care. The position will be temporarily located in St. James, Missouri, until the new facility in Rolla, Missouri, becomes operational, projected for March 1, 2027. The LPN is accountable for individual nursing practice and performs assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. The role requires applying clinical judgment to carry out care based on patient conditions, select the appropriate sequence of procedures and treatments, and accurately recognize, report, and record relevant patient information. The LPN provides age-appropriate care, considers age-related differences among Veteran populations, and assesses patient status and needs in accordance with service policies and procedures. The LPN communicates with patients, visitors, volunteers, and Medical Center staff in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner; provides information consistent with established policies and procedures; and handles customer conflicts constructively. The full performance level is GS-6, and the vacancy may be filled at GS-3 through GS-6. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telework is unavailable, and this is not a virtual position.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
Graduation from a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate state agency and/or accredited by NLNAC when the program was completed.
Full, active, current, unrestricted LPN or LVN licensure in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Meet the grade-specific qualification requirements for the grade selected: GS-3 has no requirements beyond the basic requirements; GS-4 requires one of the listed qualifying education or experience pathways; GS-5 requires at least one year of qualifying experience at GS-4 or equivalent and the specified nursing knowledge and abilities; GS-6 requires at least one additional year of qualifying experience at GS-5 or equivalent and the specified competencies.
Complete required background/security investigation, onboarding, and pre-employment requirements, including drug testing if tentatively selected for a testing-designated position.
Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
Serve a one- or two-year trial period, subject to written certification for continued employment upon completion.

Nice To Haves

Outpatient clinic experience.
Medical/surgical nursing background.
Phlebotomy skill.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to variable patient populations based on patients' conditions and age-specific needs.
Use judgment to select the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments.
Recognize, report, and record relevant patient information accurately.
Assess patient status and interpret information to identify care requirements in accordance with service policies and procedures.
Provide care appropriate to patients' cognitive, emotional, chronological, and age-related needs.
Communicate and treat patients, visitors, volunteers, and Medical Center staff courteously, tactfully, and respectfully.
Provide customers with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.
Handle customer conflicts and problems constructively and appropriately.