Licensed Practical Nurse- Connected Care

Veterans Health Administration • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs assigned duties to promote quality health care, positive customer service, and an environment committed to serving Veterans. The LPN works under the guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee, and assigned tasks require basic technical competence and skill. The position is assigned to a patient care area and involves collecting and documenting patient information, providing patient care, administering medications, and following infection-control procedures. The LPN is also responsible for the storage, cleaning, and use of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME), including locating the Standard Operating Procedures for RME in the clinical area.

The position is full-time, with a usual schedule of 0730–1600 that may vary to meet department or facility needs. Telework is not available, and this is not a virtual position. The full performance level is GS-6; the selection grade range is GS-3 to GS-6. The LPN works under general supervision of an RN or MD/DO as applicable to grade and duties. A one- or two-year trial period is required. Applicants must meet applicable citizenship, English proficiency, education, licensure, security, onboarding, physical examination, and vaccination requirements. The role has physical requirements including moderate lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling, reaching, walking, kneeling, standing, and repeated bending.

Requirements

• 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, subject to applicable exceptions.
• Graduation from an approved practical or vocational nursing school, subject to the stated exceptions.
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• U.S. citizenship, except where appointment of a non-citizen is permitted under VA policy.
• Meet the grade-specific experience and competency criteria for the grade selected. For GS-4, qualifying pathways include six months of LPN/LVN experience, qualifying nursing-care experience with approved-school graduation, or graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months. GS-5 requires at least one year of qualifying experience at GS-4 level. GS-6 requires at least one year of additional qualifying experience at GS-5 level or equivalent, meeting GS-5 performance requirements.
• Ability to provide practical nursing care, interact appropriately with patients and care-team members, administer and document medications, recognize urgent or emergent situations, and carry out assigned patient-care procedures.
• Subject to background/security investigation and pre-employment urinalysis if selected for a testing-designated position.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Complete required online onboarding and application documentation, and provide acceptable identification.
• Must serve a one- or two-year trial period, subject to written certification for continued employment.
• Meet physical requirements, including moderate lifting and carrying up to 44 pounds; pushing and pulling; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking, kneeling, and standing; repeated bending; and specified vision, color, depth-perception, coordination, and hearing capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of LPN experience in long-term care, acute care, or ambulatory clinic care.
• One to two years of general clinical experience, particularly in chronic care management, remote patient monitoring, or direct virtual care.
• Experience with Electronic Health Record or Electronic Medical Record systems, Microsoft 365, and video-conferencing or telehealth software.

Responsibilities

• Observe and interview patients and significant others to collect information for reporting and documentation according to policy and standards.
• Recognize and immediately report signs and symptoms of emergencies to an RN and/or healthcare provider.
• Provide patient care and administer medications within the scope of the license and applicable policies and procedures.
• Store, clean, and use Reusable Medical Equipment properly, and locate applicable Standard Operating Procedures for equipment in the clinical area.
• Provide care to patients in isolation by following infection-control procedures.
• Observe and document patients' responses to administered medications and report changes in condition to the appropriate clinician.
• Recognize equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies and promptly report them for corrective action.
• Assist with emergency measures and resuscitation procedures when indicated, within the assigned role and qualifications.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families, with eligibility depending on position type.
• Annual leave accrual may be credited for prior work or military service experience, subject to request and approval.

What This Job Offers

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