Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
This GS-7 Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse position is located in the Specialty Care Outpatient Clinic at the Department of Veterans Affairs Beckley Health Care System and is open to current facility employees only. The LPN/LVN performs complex nursing assignments requiring comprehensive practical nursing knowledge and skills in specialized procedures and practices. Work is performed under general supervision and involves considerable responsibility and independent technical judgment. The nurse applies a comprehensive working knowledge of practical nursing principles, art, and science, and works to promote Veterans’ maximum functional potential through interventions such as ambulation, bowel and bladder training, dressing, grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, range-of-motion exercises, and fall prevention.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
- Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
- Graduation from an approved practical or vocational nursing school, an applicable military education or training exception, qualifying current VHA employment, or another stated education exception.
- Active, full, current, unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, unless eligible under the applicable grandfathering provision.
- Meet the GS-7 grade requirements for the position.
- Complete a pre-employment physical examination and background/security investigation; selected applicants are also subject to drug testing and required onboarding procedures.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
- Serve a one- or two-year trial period, during which continued employment is evaluated.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in specialty outpatient clinics, such as cardiology, optometry, dermatology, or podiatry.
- Strong skills in triage, patient assessment, and care coordination within a multidisciplinary team.
- Prior experience providing patient education related to specialty conditions or treatments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex patients and support specialty procedures.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex nursing assignments and specialized nursing procedures and practices within the outpatient specialty care setting.
- Promote Veterans’ maximum functional potential through interventions such as ambulation, bowel and bladder training, dressing, grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, range-of-motion exercises, and fall prevention.
- Exercise independent technical judgment while working under general supervision.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type and other factors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
