Licensed Practical Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team

Veterans Health Administration • Maplewood, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This Licensed Practical Nurse position serves as a member of a Veterans Health Administration Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), a patient-centered medical home model of care. The LPN performs non-standard and specialized nursing activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The work requires broad experience and demonstrated skill to independently resolve a range of nursing-care decisions with minimal periodic RN supervision.

The LPN collaborates with care disciplines and levels, performs assigned nursing duties, assists with procedures, observes and reports patient changes, and provides health education to patients and families. The position is part of the VA Midwest Health Care Network’s Whole Health System, which emphasizes personalized health plans, healing relationships and environments, and connection to the Veteran’s community.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 0730–1600. The position is not virtual, and telework is not available. The full-performance level is GS-06; selections may be made at GS-03 through GS-06.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Active, full, current, and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Graduation from an approved school of practical or vocational nursing, or a stated education exception applicable to the applicant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; training is provided.
• Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation or examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Meet the experience and qualification requirements for the selected grade: GS-03 requires no experience beyond the basic requirements; GS-04 requires qualifying LPN/LVN experience or qualifying nursing-care experience with approved education, or graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months; GS-05 requires at least one year of qualifying experience at GS-04 or equivalent and the specified practical nursing knowledge and abilities; GS-06 requires at least one additional year of qualifying experience at GS-05 or equivalent and the specified technical and patient-care competencies.
• Complete the required application, onboarding, identification, and background/security investigation processes.
• Serve a one- or two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with all disciplines and levels of care regarding patient care needs.
• Obtain, record, and report vital signs and measurements according to established Standing Orders Policy.
• Perform, report, and record assigned nursing duties, including oxygen therapy, immunization and medication administration, finger-stick blood glucose testing, insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor insertion, Zio Patch, EKG, and PVR bladder scans.
• Assist with minor procedures and treatments by obtaining and maintaining equipment and supplies, positioning patients, and ensuring privacy and comfort.
• Observe physical and emotional changes in patients’ conditions and report deviations to the RN or provider.
• Provide health education or instruction to patients and families, including self-management, prevention, and wellness.

Benefits

• 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
• Potential credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service, subject to request and approval.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment, in connection with birth, adoption, or foster-care placement.
• Eligible full-time employees may qualify for a childcare subsidy after 60 days of employment, subject to income and other eligibility limits.
• Traditional federal pension, with five-year vesting.
• Federal 401(k), with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed