Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN Dodge City CBOC

Veterans Health Administration • Dodge City, KS

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center is hiring an intermittent Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve Veterans in the Primary Care Department at its Dodge City, Kansas Community Based Outpatient Clinic. The LPN provides direct patient care and helps coordinate care for Primary Care patients within the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), supporting services and clinics throughout the health care system. Care is delivered in accordance with Primary Care standards and recommended practices and guidelines.

The position is intermittent, based on clinic needs, and salary is prorated according to actual hours worked. The full performance level is GS-6; the selection grade may range from GS-3 to GS-6. Telework is unavailable, and this is not a virtual position. Recruitment or relocation incentives and permanent change of station assistance are not authorized.

Applicants must meet applicable education and licensure requirements, including graduation from an approved practical or vocational nursing program (subject to stated exceptions) and active, full, current, unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure in a U.S. jurisdiction. Grade-specific qualifications apply. Outpatient clinic experience is preferred. The position requires U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, background/security screening, a pre-employment physical evaluation, and participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program. Selected applicants must complete onboarding and serve a one- or two-year trial period.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated VA policy exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from a practical or vocational nursing school approved by the appropriate state agency and/or accredited by NLNAC, subject to the stated military-training and licensing exceptions.
• Active, full, current, unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Meet the applicable grade qualifications: GS-3 requires no qualifications beyond the basic requirements; GS-4 requires six months of qualifying LPN/LVN experience, or specified education and experience alternatives; GS-5 requires one year of qualifying experience at GS-4 or equivalent and the stated nursing-care competencies; GS-6 requires one additional year of qualifying experience at GS-5 or equivalent and the stated advanced competencies.
• Complete pre-employment screening, including a background/security investigation and physical evaluation; applicants in testing-designated positions are subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use.
• Participate in the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Complete the required application and onboarding documentation.
• Serve a one- or two-year trial period, subject to certification for continued employment.
• For GS-5 and GS-6 qualification, demonstrate the grade-specific practical nursing knowledge, patient-care, medication, documentation, communication, emergency-response, and related competencies described in the announcement.

Nice To Haves

• Outpatient clinic experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to Primary Care patients and assist with care coordination within PACT.
• Provide care in accordance with Primary Care standards and recommended practices and guidelines.
• Gather additional information about patient needs, in person or by phone, to support PACT treatment determinations.
• Participate in PACT performance-measure activities, including non-complex two-day post-discharge calls, clinical reminder compliance, and aspects of chronic disease management.
• Participate in daily and/or weekly PACT huddles.
• Coordinate patient care, including for patients receiving Clinical Video Tele-Health consultations.
• Ensure patients complete pre-appointment requirements before Primary Care Provider appointments.
• Alert physicians and nurse practitioners to abnormal signs, symptoms, or test results to expedite care.
• Assist with patient education about risk factors, medications, procedures, and other disease-related medical regimens, within standards of practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• Federal employee benefits package; eligibility and specific benefits depend on position type and other factors.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed