Licensed Practical Nurse (Intermittent Float)

Veterans Health Administration • Coatesville, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Intermittent Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works in the Patient Care Services Department and provides safe and individualized nursing care to patients in the Mental Health, Community Living Center and Ambulatory Care locations. The incumbent will interact and collaborate effectively with patients, families and other health care support personnel and initiate appropriate actions based on observations of the patient and deliver safe physical and emotional care to patients with complex needs.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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) at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
• Full, active, current and 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.
• Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
• GS-3: None beyond the basic requirements.
• GS-4: Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; OR Graduation from an approved school and 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 and sterile techniques and procedures; OR Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.
• GS-5: Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent.
• GS-6: 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.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience working as an LPN

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for and assistance to patients in meeting their personal hygiene needs such as bathing, feeding, lifting and turning.
• Obtain and label routine urine, stool and sputum specimens.
• Measure and record body temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure for the patient's records.
• Perform such treatments and procedures as hot and cold compresses, enemas, sterile dressings and sitz bath.
• Assist the doctor or nurse in patient examinations.
• Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical and intramuscular) and observes for physical and emotional contraindications from the medications.
• Observes, reports and records in the patient's care plan significant conditions both physical and emotional, obvious and subtle, which have relevance to the health status of the patient.
• Responds to emergency situations such as cardiopulmonary arrest.
• Sets up and gives treatments that require the assembly and operation of special equipment such as oxygen.
• Communicates and treats customers (patients, visitors, volunteers, and all Medical Center staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
• Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.
• Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.

Benefits

• May be eligible for Health Insurance and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) if expected to work over 130 hours per month for 90 days
• Transit subsidies (conditions apply)
• A uniform allowance: Authorized
• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree