Licensed Practical Nurse Outpatient Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration • Appleton, WI

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Primary Care Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides technically proficient, patient-centered nursing care under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse or provider. The role supports safe and efficient clinical operations and contributes to high-quality care within the healthcare team and the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). The nurse carries out patient care according to patients’ conditions, uses judgment to select the order and sequence of procedures and treatments, and accurately recognizes, reports, and records relevant patient information. Work is generally reviewed by an RN or provider for appropriateness and compliance with established policies and procedures. Nursing practice must comply with the applicable Nurse Practice Act.

The position supports routine focused health screenings, basic nursing interventions, patient safety, patient education, preventive care, and continuity of services. Duties include preventive procedures, nursing tasks, chart reviews, panel scrubbing, daily huddles, visit preparation, screening reminders, patient rooming, room turnover, and entry-level assistance to providers. The nurse also conducts pre-visit calls to prepare patients for labs and procedures, reviews appointments, helps identify alternate care modalities, supports consult tracking, and serves as backup for routine post-discharge calls. The nurse uses clinic tools and workflows and participates in PACT meetings to support coordination and quality of care.

Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m. Telework is not available. Permanent Change of Station is not authorized. The full-performance level is GS-6; selection may be at GS-3 through GS-6.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated VA exception for recruiting qualified citizens.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• 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, and unrestricted LPN or LVN licensure in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Meet the qualification criteria for the selected grade: GS-3 requires no additional qualifications beyond the basic requirements; GS-4 requires qualifying experience or qualifying education; GS-5 requires at least one year of qualifying experience at GS-4 level or equivalent; GS-6 requires at least one additional year of qualifying experience at GS-5 level or equivalent and meeting the GS-5 performance requirements.
• GS-5 qualifications include practical nursing knowledge and care skills, patient and family education, appropriate teamwork and customer service, medication preparation, administration and documentation, emergency response, and recognition and reporting of equipment, safety, or supply issues.
• GS-6 qualifications include carrying out assigned care based on patient condition; sound sequencing and judgment; observing and responding to patient needs; medication and treatment administration and documentation; emergency response; effective patient and family interactions; support for complex diagnostic tests or specialized procedures; and continued professional learning.
• Pass the required pre-employment physical evaluation and, if selected for a testing-designated position, comply with pre-employment urinalysis screening.
• Meet background and security investigation requirements and complete the online onboarding process and required application documentation.
• Meet Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Serve a one- or two-year trial period if appointed.
• Provide required transcripts and a copy of the nursing license; foreign education must be accompanied by a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency when used to meet qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered practical nursing care under the supervision and direction of an RN or provider.
• Perform routine structured or focused health screenings and basic nursing interventions.
• Promote patient safety and help maintain smooth clinic flow.
• Reinforce patient education, preventive care, and continuity of services.
• Complete preventive procedures, nursing tasks, chart reviews, panel scrubbing, daily huddles, and visit preparation.
• Complete screening reminders, room patients, assist providers with entry-level LPN/LVN tasks, and manage room turnover.
• Conduct pre-visit calls to prepare patients for labs and procedures.
• Review upcoming appointments and help identify opportunities for alternate care modalities.
• Support consult tracking and serve as backup for routine post-discharge calls.
• Use clinic tools and workflows and participate in PACT meetings to support continuity, coordination, and quality of care.
• Recognize, report, and record relevant patient information and changes in condition.
• Administer prescribed medications and perform treatments as permitted by applicable policies and procedures and licensure.
• Respond to urgent or emergent care situations by seeking appropriate assistance and initiating interventions as directed.
• Maintain respectful, constructive relationships with patients and families and protect privacy and dignity.
• Recognize and report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or supply deficiencies.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Potential credit toward annual leave accrual for qualifying prior federal work or military service, subject to request and approval.

What This Job Offers

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