Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care Patient Aligned Care Team
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse serves as a member of a Veterans Health Administration Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), a patient-centered medical home model. The nurse performs non-standard and specialized practical nursing activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse, using broad work experience and demonstrated skills to resolve a range of nursing-care decisions independently, with minimal periodic RN supervision. The position supports personalized, whole-health care that helps Veterans manage their health and well-being. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 0730–1600. It is not virtual, and telework is unavailable. The full-performance grade is GS-06; selection may be at GS-03 through GS-06. EDRP student-loan reimbursement may be available to eligible applicants, subject to program approval and applicable requirements.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception under VA policy for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
- Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
- Active, full, current, and unrestricted LPN or LVN licensure in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
- Graduation from an approved practical or vocational nursing school, or an applicable stated education exception.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; training is provided.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation or examination.
- Must meet the qualification criteria for the selected grade: GS-03 requires no experience beyond basic requirements; GS-04 requires qualifying experience or an applicable education-and-experience pathway; GS-05 requires at least one year of qualifying GS-04-level experience and the described practical-nursing competencies; GS-06 requires at least one additional year of qualifying GS-05-level experience and the described competencies.
- Must comply with applicable pre-employment screening, background/security investigation, onboarding, identification, and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.
- Must serve a one- or two-year trial period, as applicable.
- EDRP applicants must meet individual eligibility requirements and submit an application within four months of appointment; former EDRP participants are ineligible for the incentive.
Nice To Haves
- Prior clinical experience.
- Prior phlebotomy experience.
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, immunizations, medication administration, finger-stick blood-glucose testing, insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor insertion, Zio Patch procedures, EKGs, 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 and instruction to patients and families, including self-management, prevention, and wellness.
Benefits
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) student-loan reimbursement, subject to eligibility and approval, with awards up to $200,000 and an eligibility period of one to five years.
- Competitive salary and regular salary increases; a higher step rate may be considered for higher or unique qualifications or VA needs.
- 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
- After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with birth, adoption, or foster-care placement of a child.
- Eligible full-time employees may qualify for a child-care subsidy after 60 days of employment, subject to income and other program limits.
- Traditional federal pension, with five-year vesting, and 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.
- Selected applicants may qualify for annual-leave accrual credit based on prior work or military service, subject to prior request and approval.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
